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McCoy Observation Cars

Steve "Papa" EastmanSteve "Papa" EastmanOGR Forum Member

Those of you that like McCoy know they made lots of baggage, combine and passenger cars, but observations were not real common. I wanted to paint some of the very common blue coaches, but wanted an observation car. IF I had an original McCoy observation, I would not want to use it for a project donor. Pick up a 4 car McCoy set pretty cheap and a beater Lionel 338. Pulled the observation railing from the 338 and fitted it to one on the passenger cars to give me an observation. Took some Dremmel work and the railing needed to be bent outward a bit because the 338 was narrower. Pretty pleased with the look.

 

Steve

 

 

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Steve "Papa" EastmanSteve "Papa" EastmanOGR Forum Member

Dave

The plan is actually pretty dull. No road name so I can run it with whatever engine. Only markings are Observation, Pullman, Baggage, Mail, all gold so they are not going to stand out well on the almond paint. I may change my mind later. These are mainly to run with my Reading Camelback. Now the additions to my TTOS Circus train will stand out

 

Steve

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Steve "Papa" EastmanSteve "Papa" EastmanOGR Forum Member
Dave
I have zero computer and graphics skills. It's a very simple process of using Excel. That's pretty much my skill level. I then print on a high gloss sticker paper that works great for tinplate. In this case, the cars were longer than the paper so a piece was spliced onto the end. Attached is the one I used here. Just adjust color, height, name etc and you can do all kinds of road names.
 
Steve
 
Originally Posted by hojack:

You certainly produce a very fine finish.  The red letterboards under the windows must not have been easy. Great looking set.

 

david

 

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Originally Posted by Steve "Papa" Eastman:
 I then print on a high gloss sticker paper that works great for tinplate.  

Now that's brilliant.  Masking for different colors or pinstriping is such a pain and the results of my efforts are rarely satisfying.  With your method you can make the design as simple or intricate as you like, the finished product is very professional.  It also has several advantages over decals.  Love it! I'd say the results demonstrate that your computer graphic skills are excellent!

 

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