Paul and others:
Rich's comments are 99% on target. I did use the Proto 2000 50' single
door boxcar, with marker light brackets from Custom Finishes added on
each corner. Look on page 31 of ZEPHYR #39 and you can clearly see the
market bracket locations.
A point of clarification. The decals came from Sunshine Models, not from
Jerry. Sunshine sells a specific decal set for their resin model of the
CB&Q 40' express boxcar. I used this set, making the assumption that the
Q would have used the same lettering standard for both the 40' and 50'
express cars, all of which were placed in express service between June
1944 and June 1945 (see BURLINGTON BULLETIN # 7 pages 8-9).
I have only seen 2 B&W photos of the 50' express cars, so photographic
information so far is very limited. No color shots have been turned up,
so I think we are pretty much in the dark when it comes to the "right"
green on these cars.
I hope this helps. It is an easy to car to model. Only a few were still
around after 1953 and all were back in freight service or off the roster
by 1966.
Mike Spoor
On Wed, 14 Mar 2001 13:05:22 -0600 Paul/Celine Kossart
<kozys@t...> writes:
>Hi all,
>
>Recently received the Zephyr, registration for Spring Meet form, and
>other
>materials in the mail. In reference to the 2000 BRHS Model Contest
>Winners
>sheet enclosed, I am specifically interested in the model of the
>Burlington
>express car pictured in photos of the work by first place winner in
>the
>Passenger Car category as modeled by Mike Spoor (Didn't ignore Rich
>
>Gortowski's excellent work, that's just another project for another
>time!). Both are fine looking models which I would like to have on my
>
>layout, but right now my questions concern the 50' boxcar, #8503 as
>modelled by Mike.
>
>Mike, can you share with the list how you modeled this car? What was
>the
>original model used? Are the doors and trucks, for example, original
>to
>that kit or are they an after market detail part replacement? What
>type
>of paint and color mix did you use. In short, could you write a few
>words
>describing how one could model this car to have for themselves. If
>you
>don't think this has enough broad interest to be included on the list,
>
>would appreciate your emailing me directly with how it was
>accomplished.
>
>Also, what is the history of this car on the Burlington - when was it
>
>built, used, retired, car numbers, etc. etc.?
>
>Thanks in advance on this one!
>
>
>Paul (call this the Zephyr "Modeler's Corner" department article)
>Kossart -
>Peru, Illinois, USA
>BRHS, La Salle & Bureau County Model Railroad Club
>
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>1960's...
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