DSB Class CM (VII) from Dekas - Unboxing, Passengers, Weathering

In the nomenclature of the Danish State Railways (DSB) class CM described a passenger car with side aisle, wooden body (sometimes covered with metal plates) and at least 64 seats. This was obviously a pretty broad description so the class covered a very mixed batch of coaches in very various designs built from 1897 into the 1930s. Complicating things even further a number of rebuild coaches were added to the mix so at the end a total of 11 CM subclasses existed. The subclass CM (VII) coaches came from a series of older coaches build 1908-1910 and originally delivered with large steam heating boilers. Many of these boiler coaches were rebuilt in the 1930s and ten of them became CM (VII). Since they were rebuild at different DSB workshops and at different points in time there were some differences in details such as roof vents and plate joints. However, common to the coaches were the barrel roofs and mirror glass windows through which you could clearly see the control handle for the steam heating in the compartments. The rebuild CM (VII) coaches were very versatile and used in all types of trains, from mixed local trains to fast express trains. Unfortunately, none has survived. The model is from Danish manufacture Dekas and it really is top notch! From the intricate piping underneath to the interior of the compartments, the level of detail is first class. Luckily, more coach models are underway from Dekas so there is plenty to look forward to. For more on my plans for a h0 layout set in Denmark in the mid-1950s please visit my blog (in Danish, but Google-translate is your friend): www.sundborg.wordpress.com.
Materials used in this video:
• AK Interactive AK 563 Old and Weathered Wood Vol.2
• AK Interactive AK042 European Earth Pigment
• Citadel Shade Agrax Earthshade
• Tamiya 87131 Panel Line Accent Color (Black)
• Tamiya 87132 Panel Line Accent Color (Brown)
• Noch 61145 Weathering Powder Set
• Vallejo 70.941 Burnt Umber
• Vallejo 71.161 Airbrush Thinner
• Vallejo 73.002 Grease & Oil
• Vallejo 76.517 Dark Grey Wash
• Vallejo 76.518 Black Wash
• Vallejo 76.523 European Dust Wash
Music: #Noire 3
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[@tomkjeldgaard4110]

Thank you so much for the video - always an exquisite pleasure to experience them. And when you spice them up with outdoor shots - I'm "sold". Thanks. 😍🤩😍🤩

[@SundborgModelRailway]

Thank you - glad you liked it. And thanks also for the feedback on outdoor shots. I’m glad they are appreciated 😃🛤️

[@tramways_1435]

Today, on a modelrailroad fair in Belgium (!) I was able to buy one of these. It's a real worrk of art and your description how to 'live up' the one really makes my hands itch. And yes, illumination would be the cherry on the pudding.... Thank you for sharing this! And best regards from the Netherlands!

[@SundborgModelRailway]

Great to hear that a DSB class CM found it’s way to the Netherlands 🇳🇱 It is not difficult to install light in it at all- very much same procedure as the Dekas class CO kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmbTgnSIeNl7rKssi=v-hIEh2s33MXIcQL

[@philRminiatures]

Nice addition, inside and outside...excellent job!👍👍

[@SundborgModelRailway]

Thanks 🙏🏻 Yes, the interior of this car is stunningly well designed. 😃🚂

[@Pokey11]

Good work! I think that taking the time to put in seated passengers always makes a big difference

[@SundborgModelRailway]

Thank you!! Unfortunately, you have to cut a lot of feet off ( not shown in the video), but I agree. It’s worth the trouble.

[@jappedut9009]

Flot lavet interiør 😍

[@SundborgModelRailway]

DEKAS laver virkeligt lækre ting. De der bagagenæt er helt vilde!

[@gramchristian]

Som sædvanlig en super video. Og yes det er super modeller fra Dekas. Hvad tænker du mht lys ?

[@SundborgModelRailway]

Ja, Dekas’ modeller er helt i top! Jeg tror jeg vil prøve indvendigt lys næste gang. Sikkert Viessmann, som jeg har brugt før. 🚂

[@gramchristian]

Det ville da klæde CM'en så du kan se alle de fine detaljer; bagagenet mv.@@SundborgModelRailway

[@conceyullena]

Beatiuful video, greetings 🚃🚂👍👋

[@SundborgModelRailway]

Thank you and congratulation on being the first to comment :-D