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desertdrover |
Posted - 12/20/2018 : 4:20:10 PM I’m a few weeks early posting this build, but this is going to be my start of the New Year project construction build. This Roundhouse 3 in 1 MoW Fire Fighting Train has been on my hobby shelf for many years waiting to be put together. After opening the kit, I found 2 crude metal 36’ Box car underframes and a 30’ covered hopper frame that needs a lot of filing, and cleaning to remove all the flash left on the metal frames. These will make up the start of a Water Car, Chemical Car and a Tower Car framework. Please check back, and following along with this build once I get started. 


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desertdrover |
Posted - 02/07/2019 : 10:47:42 AM quote: Originally posted by potsy
Lou the build was a terrific success also the scenery and timber bridge are also beautiful also.
Mark
Thank you Mark for your comments and posting.  |
potsy |
Posted - 02/07/2019 : 08:10:33 AM Lou the build was a terrific success also the scenery and timber bridge are also beautiful also.
Mark |
desertdrover |
Posted - 02/06/2019 : 12:20:29 PM quote: Originally posted by Michael Hohn
Louis,
I’ve enjoyed watching every step. Now if you could only have the Alco belching smoke.
Very well done.
Mike
Thanks Mike!  |
Michael Hohn |
Posted - 02/06/2019 : 11:19:35 AM Louis,
I’ve enjoyed watching every step. Now if you could only have the Alco belching smoke.
Very well done.
Mike |
desertdrover |
Posted - 02/06/2019 : 09:44:21 AM quote: Originally posted by Philip

Philip
quote: Originally posted by Pennman
Louis,
I hope its not too late to add to the "attaboys"!! The posted photos of the whole train on the tracks is superb. I never thought that any of these plastic kits would turn out as exceptional builds, until they are put into the hands of a master. Excellent modeling.
Rich
Philip, thanks for posting.
Rich, I don't know about master. But, I do thank you for the kind words, and your continued following of this build. |
Pennman |
Posted - 02/06/2019 : 09:33:03 AM Louis,
I hope its not too late to add to the "attaboys"!! The posted photos of the whole train on the tracks is superb. I never thought that any of these plastic kits would turn out as exceptional builds, until they are put into the hands of a master. Excellent modeling.
Rich |
Philip |
Posted - 02/05/2019 : 10:47:21 PM 
Philip |
desertdrover |
Posted - 02/05/2019 : 2:29:26 PM quote: Originally posted by Empire of the Air
Louis,
Enjoyed watching the build come together for an outstanding result!
Regards, Wallace
Thank you Wallace. |
Empire of the Air |
Posted - 02/05/2019 : 1:38:25 PM Louis,
Enjoyed watching the build come together for an outstanding result!
Regards, Wallace |
desertdrover |
Posted - 02/05/2019 : 12:45:14 PM quote: Originally posted by Orionvp17
Nicely done, Louis! Nicely done!
Pete in Michigan
Thank you Pete! Sorry I missed you again this year at Springfield.  |
desertdrover |
Posted - 02/05/2019 : 12:43:35 PM quote: Originally posted by k9wrangler
Lou, the train looks great! I enjoyed your build and remembered the time many years ago when I did one of those, must have been the 70s when they were still current issue kits. You need a set of the guys playing checkers to sit in the display. Red suspenders on them.
Thank you Karl. That's about how long this kit was on my shelf. It was about the mid 70's when I got a bunch of these different 3 in 1 kits. It used to be the kit bashers dream kits.  The checker players scene is ideal for the fire train. Got to have those iconic Red Suspenders. |
desertdrover |
Posted - 02/05/2019 : 12:34:37 PM quote: Originally posted by BurleyJim
Yet another first 'class' (workmanship and tutorial) job on custom model railroading.
Jim
Many thanks Jim for your comments, and posts along the way. |
Orionvp17 |
Posted - 02/05/2019 : 10:55:37 AM Nicely done, Louis! Nicely done!
Pete in Michigan |
k9wrangler |
Posted - 02/05/2019 : 10:26:12 AM Lou, the train looks great! I enjoyed your build and remembered the time many years ago when I did one of those, must have been the 70s when they were still current issue kits. You need a set of the guys playing checkers to sit in the display. Red suspenders on them. |
BurleyJim |
Posted - 02/05/2019 : 10:17:52 AM Yet another first 'class' (workmanship and tutorial) job on custom model railroading.
Jim |