jbaakko
Diesel Detail Freak
So I'm planning a "warp" the sides of my newly aquired ITC gondola, BEFORE I weather it, and I'd like some hints. Last time I attempted this, I used a cigarette lighter and a grill lighter.
1. Cigarette lighter has the dis advantage of making my finger a little, umm, warm?
2. Grill lighter is a tad expensive, but the long tip keeps from hurting the hand.
3. It was a Tyco box, so it got soft faster then I had expected
4. Some "soot damage" any way to avoid this?
5. Last up, I got antsy, and the car caught fire!!!
SO I'm looking for tips for doing this. How warm should I let it get, what should I use, lighter?
Also, how to replicate various warping, like single panel warping, warped roof on boxcars, bowed gondola sides, dent damage on the top of a gondola, fork cuts on boxcars... Anything you have to offer!
Lastly, I guess this can become a good starters thread, to learn better ways to accomplish warping.
1. Cigarette lighter has the dis advantage of making my finger a little, umm, warm?
2. Grill lighter is a tad expensive, but the long tip keeps from hurting the hand.
3. It was a Tyco box, so it got soft faster then I had expected
4. Some "soot damage" any way to avoid this?
5. Last up, I got antsy, and the car caught fire!!!
SO I'm looking for tips for doing this. How warm should I let it get, what should I use, lighter?
Also, how to replicate various warping, like single panel warping, warped roof on boxcars, bowed gondola sides, dent damage on the top of a gondola, fork cuts on boxcars... Anything you have to offer!
Lastly, I guess this can become a good starters thread, to learn better ways to accomplish warping.