model kit build - 8000 gallon tank car

[@w.rustylane5650]

That looks like a great kit to build. Since there aren't too many companies producing RTR rolling stock from the turn of the century, I've been building Tichy Train Group kits. They are fun to build and look like an expensive model when you're finished. So far I've built 2 ore cars, a 40' 50 ton flatcar and a 40' 50 ton wooden side gondola. I've got an ARSA outside single sheathed boxcar to build next. All these models date from the turn of the century with K type brakes. Tichy also has 2 different tank cars I want to build. I love building kits and scratch building. Cheers from eastern TN

[@richardmorgan9234]

Thank You!! Loved these kits since they first appeared! Great build, tips, examples and descriptions. These are super fun to assemble and do require some patience and calm hands. Once again, thanks for another great video and ideas!

[@generaldisarray]

Excellent work sir!!! If I tried to put that together, my ham fisted hands would be cut to pieces, so much so that I'd be lightheaded from the blood loss, I'd also have most of the parts, if not the whole thing, glued to me/my clothing, in some fashion, and then I would end up going all Hulk smash on it in frustration. You truly have great patience...

[@generaldisarray]

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[@jagc1969]

Very good job, sir. I have just bought a pack of six of these tank cars in EBay.

[@Johadart]

Definitely would love to see the weathering on this tanker.. 🤙🏼🇦🇺

[@astronomenov99]

A few tips of my own: 1. For small parts, stick masking tape to the underside of the sprue to help hold the tiny bits as you cut them. 2. Use neat MEK as cement. Use a very tiny brush to drop it exactly where you want it. Place the items together and touch the point of the brush to the gap area. The MEK will immediately 'wick' into the gap leaving almost no trace.

[@EtobicokeCentralRailways]

Proto 2000 kits are still some of the best kits around (if you can find them). Thanks for sharing your build, great work!

[@pileofstuff]

I agree. When I go back into railroading (after the traditional "young kids in da house" hiatus) I was saddened to discover that P2K kits were pretty much gone from the scene. Fortunately I have a bit of a stash of "new old stock" in my pile of stuff.

[@shnorth888]

A few years before selling the line to Walthers, Life Like started to offer these as ready to run models. Walthers carried on with rtr after. I wish they would bring back some of these cars.

[@GadgetReboot]

I want to see the weathering process!

[@GadgetReboot]

I’m that guy

[@robertlewis7237]

thank you for great detailed of build that kit and like how weather car next

[@geraldratte9254]

very beautiful built kit, congrats, patience has its own reward, yes would be great to see a weathering on this 8000 Gallon tank car

[@tomryan943]

I have two of these kits, and gave up after looking at all the tiny parts. You have more patience than I do, I went and bought 6 assembled cars! More money, but less aggravation.

[@cfdtv1]

I also would like to see your weathering process! Great video.

[@pileofstuff]

I'm starting to see a consensus building...

[@electroniquepassion]

Nice 👍

[@KorraDaTrainBuff]

What are some of your tips or advice when putting a Proto 2000 kit together? XD I put together a Proto 2000 stock car a while ago and felt that it was a nightmare to build. Much more complicated to build than an Athearn Blue Box or an Accurail kit lmao

[@pileofstuff]

P2K are a more advanced kit than the good 'ol blue box, aren't they? But they're nothing to be intimidated by. I'd suggest a sharp blade, lots of light, some magnification and take lots of breaks. I find the grab irons, stirrup steps and brake rigging to be the most challenging, but if I take my time and go slow I can get them eventually.

[@jonruehle9186]

P2k and Athearn BB are two completely different products. If you think the P2k kits are difficult, they really aren't, from a true modeling perspective. They have the same complexity of any really good military model kit, aircraft, armor, etc. If you think that's bad, try scratchbuilding a railcar. There are no secrets to building kits like these. It just takes the right tools and some patience. And you cannot buy patience. So maybe the bluebox stuff is better for you?

[@SidneyCritic]

I thought you put the part runner on the table and push down with a blade, and watch the part flick away into the distance. lol Do you guys have US gallons or UK gals. I want to see the whole layout running automatically using a MEGA2560 - 50 pins should run everything -.

[@pileofstuff]

This car follows an American prototype, so it would have been in US gallons. Back in the confusing days of my youth Canada used imperial gallons but we had to be aware of American since we import so much from them. Life is so much less confusing now that metric rules the land.

[@williambryant5946]

yes indeed I would like to see the weathering process u use

[@cprtrain]

Do you use pan pastels for weathering? They are so easy to use.

[@seaboard18]

What pin vise + bit set do you use?!

[@SimpleElectronics]

You need to stop with this model railroad B/S. The LAST thing I need is another ferggin' hobby. the LAST I say.

[@pileofstuff]

A guy can never have too many hobbies to distract himself from the real world...