Prairie Tank
Western Thunderer
I have noticed that some loco models have the lines in the boiler cladding while others do not. I am sure it is just a personal choice and I prefer to see them.
I have a few loco's that do not have these join lines although their real life counter part did so I decided to take a huge risk and add them. I am not a very good modeler and have just about zero experience working with brass so I decided a grove in the paint work would look about right.
I used a square edge and first marked the line, in pencil, onto each panel. I slipped on a couple of panels but just erased the line and did it again. The pencil line allowed me to place the straight edge against it and then just scribe over it using one swift action.
I also had to have a Valium sandwich and a lay down after every line, especially on my Masterpiece Models Castle!
Considering my total lack of ability I think the lines turned out OK.
John
I have a few loco's that do not have these join lines although their real life counter part did so I decided to take a huge risk and add them. I am not a very good modeler and have just about zero experience working with brass so I decided a grove in the paint work would look about right.
I used a square edge and first marked the line, in pencil, onto each panel. I slipped on a couple of panels but just erased the line and did it again. The pencil line allowed me to place the straight edge against it and then just scribe over it using one swift action.
I also had to have a Valium sandwich and a lay down after every line, especially on my Masterpiece Models Castle!
Considering my total lack of ability I think the lines turned out OK.
John