Monday, June 15, 2026

PFE R-40-25 Completed

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  I recently completed the final weathering and detailing on the PFE R-40-25 pilot model for the Speedwitch parts set  [previous post linked...
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Thursday, June 4, 2026

J-B Weld as a Filler

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  One of the things that has sometimes stymied me is the right filler for resin. Putty-type fillers like the old green Squadron stuff, 3M fo...
Sunday, May 31, 2026

Pacific Fruit Express R-40-23/-25/-26 from NERPM

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  Mostly completed weathered R-40-25 I presented a discussion about the PFE's 10,000 strong postwar reefers in the R-40-23, -25, and -26...
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The State of Westerfield and Resin

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  One of my favorite Westerfield builds ever, even with the loathsome Evergreen scribed siding for the boards... With the announcement by An...
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Plate C Pennsylvania Railroad G32 family Gondolas

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  The "ghost" lines on the model from printing are only visible from certain lighting angles (barely at that) and should disappear...
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

PRR Early Welded Box & Auto Cars from PRRT&HS Annual Meeting

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  I attended the PRRT&HS's annual meeting in Gettysburg, PA this past weekend and had the pleasure of presenting a clinic, as well. ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

PFE R-40-25 off to the paint shop

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  The steps, ladders, and side sill and bolster support tabs match the prototype I posted about the prototype PFE R-40-25 class a little wh...
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