Decals are in...see below! |
Decals are in! Logo Update -04/23/01 Rick Blanchard wrote: I have just finished a web page to announce the availability of decal sets for the F&CC box cars of our project. I have sets for all of the various owner railroads from the F&CC to the cars that were shipped to Pearl Harbor. I also have a couple of combo sets for those of you who want to show faded lettering of previous owners. So here you go - take a look: |
News Alert! - Jeff Saxton recently posted that F&CC Boxcar, run # 2 is sold out. |
Go to Page 2 for Metal Parts From Bob Hartford |
Frame construction jig. To All Members: This post is to notify everyone on the list that we are offering assembly jigs for the F&CC box car project. The jigs assist the builder in making sure the underframe is square and level during assembly, and they provide proper spacing of the longitudinal sills and needle beams. Pictures of the jigs can be seen in the "Files" section of this group under "Frame_Jigs". Vance Bass assembled the underframe shown in the pictures with wood from the local hobby shop. He cut, glued, and assembled the frame in under 10 minutes. The jigs are designed to allow the modeler to build either a "scale" underframe using 1/4" and 3/16" strip wood, or a "budget" underframe using all 1/4" wood. The jigs can be used to build either the F&CC box car or an F&CC 30' flat car simply by rotating the jigs end for end. The only difference is the spacing of the needle beams from the end sills. There is a ledge to hold the needle beams in place so they, too, will be properly spaced and perpendicular to the underframe. Vance Bass designed the jigs, and has graciously allowed us to market them. They are made of 1/8" baltic birch plywood, and press fit together. They are available from Fall River Productions for $20.00 per set (two jigs) plus &4.50 for shipping. If you would like to order a set, or need more information, please contact us off line at fallriver@u... Thank you. Fall River Productions |
Frame construction jigs - $20.00 plus shipping from Fall River Productions. Questions about the jig? Contact John Clark |
A truck suggestion which can be ordered via Wholesale Trains |
Aristocraft Trucks #89101. Click here to order Wheels and Trucks: Wholesale Trains |
These photos of the finished box car by Jeff Saxton. There is a bag of parts that can be purchased to finish it off. Jeff Saxton, who put this car together, is suggesting the Aristocraft trucks [seen below] from the 1:24 Classic Line. For more info - join the One-20point3 List or contact Jeff Saxton. |
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These photos of the finished box car by Jeff Saxton. There is a bag of parts that can be purchased to finish it off. Jeff Saxton, who put this car together, is suggesting the Aristocraft trucks [seen below] from the 1:24 Classic Line. For more info - join the One-20point3 List or contact Jeff Saxton. |
Jeff Saxton wrote: "Aristocraft #89101, $16.95 per pair. This truck is the old Delton freight car truck, and it matches the wheelbase perfectly, AND the sideframe shape nearly exactly, in 1/20.3, for this specific F & CC boxcar. Talk about serendipity, a long defunct 1/24th manufacturer whose trucks are now made by a 1/29th powerhouse, being correct for 1/20.3!!! All you who model 48" wheelbase diamond archbar equipped roads (like the C & S) could use these too. These Aristocraft trucks will require Sierra Valley Enterprises' 26" metal wheels, which are available in unplated steel, plated steel, or blackened. Gary, quoted prices of $10.90 for 2 trucks and $5.90 for 2 axles. ALL boxcar kits will include bolsters designed to fit this truck, and ALL boxcar kits will include my typical laser cut brake hanger and brake beams specially designed to fit this truck, along with brake shoes, and bolt pads. My journal lids are too small, so maybe Hartford's will work, in which case, perhaps he will then add them to the car hardware detail package he is planning. More information on that to follow. These Aristocraft trucks have rudimentary journal lids molded in place, but add-on pieces will bring them alive." |
Aristocraft Trucks #89101. Click here to order Wheels and Trucks: Wholesale Trains |
Dave Rouse uploaded the logoLogo as mentioned on One-20point3 Site. |
Decals and Logo development Larry Larsen has created the art and now the decals for F&CC locos, passenger cars, box 1, box 2, flats, tank cars, and cabooses. He has also done the Victor Gold Mining gon sets. Larry further writes... "The F&CC had two different schemes for the box cars, one with the herald, one without and initials only. The herald was deffinately done in two different ways as well. Often when a modeller draws the plans for a car, the lettering is the last to be thought about or done. This brings out many errors that can occur. The F&CC was in business and lettering their cars before the common use of standard stencils (stencils were in common use around the mid '20s). These cars were painted by sign painters hired by the railroads. That's why you can see slight differences one car to another. The F&CC text style is a combination of that railroad roman used by the DSP&P and the D&RG. A bit more flair to the serifs, but not too much. The painters would use "puff drawings" or "powder prints". These were (are, Jeff at the D&S uses them for special lettering jobs) large pieces of paper that had been drawn on then a cookie cutter type tool was used to trace the lettering putting holes in the paper. Then the paper is placed on the loco or car and a porous bag of red or yellow powder is bounced on the paper. This leaves a dotted line where the lettering is to go and an appoximation of what it's to look like. Then all bets were off as the painter used his style and expertise in finishing off the job." |
F & CC Boxcar development |
A truck suggestion which can be ordered via Wholesale Trains |
Logo / Decal Development |
Jig & Frame |
Frame construction jigs - $20.00 plus shipping from Fall River Productions. Questions about the jig? Contact John Clark |
Frame construction jig. To All Members: This post is to notify everyone on the list that we are offering assembly jigs for the F&CC box car project. The jigs assist the builder in making sure the underframe is square and level during assembly, and they provide proper spacing of the longitudinal sills and needle beams. Pictures of the jigs can be seen in the "Files" section of this group under "Frame_Jigs". Vance Bass assembled the underframe shown in the pictures with wood from the local hobby shop. He cut, glued, and assembled the frame in under 10 minutes. The jigs are designed to allow the modeler to build either a "scale" underframe using 1/4" and 3/16" strip wood, or a "budget" underframe using all 1/4" wood. The jigs can be used to build either the F&CC box car or an F&CC 30' flat car simply by rotating the jigs end for end. The only difference is the spacing of the needle beams from the end sills. There is a ledge to hold the needle beams in place so they, too, will be properly spaced and perpendicular to the underframe. Vance Bass designed the jigs, and has graciously allowed us to market them. They are made of 1/8" baltic birch plywood, and press fit together. They are available from Fall River Productions for $20.00 per set (two jigs) plus &4.50 for shipping. If you would like to order a set, or need more information, please contact us off line at fallriver@u... Thank you. Fall River Productions |
This mini site was created to provide information about the F&CC Boxcar kit in 1:20.3 Narrow Gauge, an idea that was started by some individuals on the One-20point3 Yahoo Groups list. The proprietor of this site is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers and no compensations are received for this public service announcement. - Webmaster of Lizard Attitude |
Go to Page 2 for Metal Parts From Bob Hartford |
News Alert! - Jeff Saxton recently posted that F&CC Boxcar, run # 2 is sold out. |
Photos & Info of basic box |
Decals are in! Logo Update -04/23/01 Rick Blanchard wrote: I have just finished a web page to announce the availability of decal sets for the F&CC box cars of our project. I have sets for all of the various owner railroads from the F&CC to the cars that were shipped to Pearl Harbor. I also have a couple of combo sets for those of you who want to show faded lettering of previous owners. So here you go - take a look: |
Decals are in...see below! |
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