Bachmann cylindrical hopper bash

[bobby pitts]

Bachmann cylindrical hopper bash-ready for paint

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I wanted to do one of these for a long time. Now that I'm 71, I figured it's now or never. I cut every thing off the car I could, including the walk and hatch covers. They are molded into the body, so that's a real chore. After you remove them, you're left with two body parts. I used the top from a IM cylindrical hopper to fill in the blank. Anyway, there are lots of in progress photos that will explain what I've done so far. Thanks for looking.

Regards, Bobby

 

[montanan]

Looks real fine, a lot of work, but it will probably be worth it in the end.

 

[bobby pitts]

Thank you, I love a challenge.

Regards, Bobby

 

[Rico]

Now that's modelling, great attention to details!

 

[wombat457]

Ditto to all of the above - excellent work and you have to be very patient to boot.

 

[bobby pitts]

Thank you Rico and Tony, I really appreciate it. I wish I had as much patients with people!

Regards, Bobby

 

[wombat457]

Thank you Rico and Tony, I really appreciate it. I wish I had as much patients with people!

Regards, Bobby

I can sit here and painstakingly ballast my track and not think twice about doing it - people on the other had are another story

 

[bobby pitts]

latest photos

Here are the latest photos.

Thanks, Bobby

 

[cthart]

Can't wait to see this one painted Bobby! I know it's not your favorite part of the process, but it's going to look very good when it's done! (though part of me also thinks it's a shame to hide all of that nice modeling...)

 

[montanan]

Excellent work. I too am waiting to see the finished product.

 

[bobby pitts]

Thank you guys, I really appreciate your encouraging words.

Regards, Bobby

 

[bobby pitts]

Ready for paint



The car is ready to be painted, I hope to do this soon

Regards, Bobby