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 Posted - February 21 2012 : 8:52:29 PM
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I completed the passenger work on my RDC interior and reinstalled the seating assembly into the frame. Unfortunately, the ceiling created by the existing circuit board did not allow for my "soda straw" LED flourescent lighting idea. Similarly, the secure installation of the existing bulb exterior roof lights presented an issue that my present skill level would only make a mess of if I tried to replace them. I apologize for putting several of you to the effort of advising me on the lighting circuit stuff.
I found a 1950s image of an RDC interior that I based my work on:
Here is my concept:
The flooring pattern is an actual one made in the 1950s by Armstrong and the seating is painted with Model Master Blue Angel Blue with aluminum enamel for the "armrests".
The passengers come from a supply of Model Power unpainted figures ($10 for a bunch) and are dresed inbusiness or travel attire, as was customary in the 1950s. (no slobs on trains until the "shine" wore off the "glamour " of travel later on).
This last image, poor as it is, shows the low ceiling created by the cuircuit board:
That soda straw LED idea probably would work well without the circuit board, but with the scarcity of these Proto 1000 RDCs now (and the prices they fetch on e-bay when bidded up) make me glad I have at least one that I got for $19.98 back when TrainWorld was still selling them.
By contrast, they are now taking reservations for the Walthers $99.98 new versions, but that is not my style. I may get another inexpensive one in an upcoming March flea market, but if the vendors follow the auctions, which they most likely do, then I will not see one for any cheap price.
My shell is still in the paint shop with my friend Tony, but I got the Great Northern Microscale decals for it, so I will post a finished product in a few weeks. Until then, there are a jillion other projects on the bench, so I am not wanting for something to do on my railroad.
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Posted - February 21 2012 : 9:03:30 PM
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Nice work!
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Posted - February 21 2012 : 9:03:31 PM
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That looks great! I really admire your attention to detail. You painted the figures yourself?
I look forward to seeing how the exterior turns out 
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Posted - February 22 2012 : 3:59:47 PM
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I cringed at the price of just a few HO scale painted figures for 12.98 or so, but jumped at the Model Power unpainted sets, which need some work, but are practical for the price and, most important, come in bulk quantity. I have the railroad workers set, the misc. people set and will get some sitters for the passenger station I have in progress. I paint them fairly simply, by using a very small brush ( great package of various brush styles at Walmart in the crafts aisle) and using a light color for the faces and hands, then working on the outer clothing. Finally, I do the accents-the tie color, hat, purse, etc. that may be needed. I use only flat colors and stick with pastels or dark colors, avoiding yellow and bright blue.
If I need something specific, such as vegetable boxes or engine house workers, I might break down and get some Woodland Scenics pre-painted items, but YES, I did all the painting of the RDC passengers myself.
Ron
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Posted - February 22 2012 : 4:42:51 PM
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Lovely work, Ron.
Well done.
-Gareth
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Posted - February 22 2012 : 9:40:49 PM
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Well done.... the flooring is a nice touch!
I colored (not sure if I merit use of the term "painted") a set of IHC interiors for a Chessie Steam Special consist a few years back. It was kind of hard not to get carried away, especially with the sully set tables in the diner car, etc. But my enthusiasm waned significantly when I installed said interiors and.... promptly could no longer see them. Sigh. Well, at least *I* know they're there. For a contest-quality model with removable roof, it would be good practice. But some well-painted figures such as yours will suffice most of the time. That's some nice work regardless, though. Makes me want to improve mine too.
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Posted - February 23 2012 : 01:24:28 AM
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Excellent work, Ron!  Can't wait to see it illuminated.
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Posted - February 23 2012 : 06:52:31 AM
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Great looking start - Brings back memories. I used to ride ex CNJ Budd RDCs to NYC in the early 1970s, but the interiors never looked so nice and clean. Not that you should crap yours up to make it more realistic. I like the nice clean look! Can't wait to see the finished car!
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