Vintage Passenger Train “Flattie” Reproduction Project…

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Howard
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update...11-14-2018...

The wheels arrived...now i can get on with the final assembly and lots of detailed painting...

I got the wheels from Karen Cary’s Miniatures...Here is link:

https://karencary.com/

Here’s what the look like...

https://karencary.com/index.php?main_pa ... cts_id=284

This is a pix on their web site is of the 3/4” diameter size but they will cut in other sizes. I had 1” and 5/8” diameter wheels cut...

You’ll find the link to their contact form on the home page of their website...

Howard
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update...11-17-2018...

good morning...

the wheels were glued to small nails with epoxy cement before painting...the two bases are complete but not trimmed to length yet...that's the coach window in the foreground...most of the other parts are in various stages of primer and paint...

howard...
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Howard, this project is a marvel! I don't know how you do it, especially when you've been so busy! ;)

You're an inspiration!
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Howard, you build such amazing and beautiful things. I always look forward to seeing a new post of yours! Thanks for sharing with us.
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Truly amazing, you just keep amazing us with your work :D
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update...11-27-2018...

"all aboard!"...this project is finished...way too many parts...probably won't be making another one of these...

my very best regards...and a very merry christmas to you all...

howard...
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Spectacular, Howard!
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This is so beautiful. I really have no words. The level of detail is just amazing.
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This work ranks among your best, and that's saying a lot. A truly ambitious project, expertly executed and beautifully painted...
this is a holiday gift to all of us. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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I just love this passenger train. It is so inspiring. As everyone else says - unbelievable. Thank you so much. It is a Christmas present to everyone who sees it.

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