Monorail locomotive 1:16 scale

[finescalerr]

Un - [expletive deleted] - believable. -- Russ

[Frederic Testard]

If even Uncle goes superlative, how could we say what we think, Gordon?
Wonderful models.

[marc_reusser]

MR

[Ray Dunakin]

Wow, great progress! Those look terrific, and I love the color scheme.

[Chuck Doan]

Can't wait to see those posed on some track!

[BKLN]

Amazing work!
I know this forum is all about honest critique, so let me point out one thing:
The type fonts you have used make me a little nervous. I am a graphic-designer by trade and if I am not mistaken, you are using a Helvetica font for your signs. While there were plenty of sanserif fonts before, this font wasn't created until 1957. And I believe your monorail is a little older than that.

Gordon, if you have any original references I would be happy to help out to recreate the original font or find something more appropriate for the era.

Christian

[TRAINS1941]

Just unbelievable.  Workmanship flawless!!

Jerry

[RoughboyModelworks]

Outstanding work as usual Gordon.  I do have to agree with Christian though, the font used is too modern for the piece, plus the kerning is a little rough (really minor point but to experienced typesetters, it is irritating). Early sans-serif fonts such as Akzidenz Grotesk or Franklin Gothic would be more appropriate. As Christian suggests, if you have a photo of a/the original sign, we may be able to suggest a correct period font.

Paul

[Scratchman]

Thanks guys for your comments. I have had these dry transfers for many years and have been trying to use them up. They are named Gothic R.R. from Woodland Scenics. My loco hobby shop guy told me that a lot of these dry transfers are not available anymore. I never noticed any lettering on the prototype monorail locos. The Red X Mining Co. is not a real railroad. I have put this road name on four of my locos. #5 a three foot gauge class A Climax, #8 a three foot gauge work truck and #1 and #2 monorail locos. I see this font or something very close to it on a few of the trucks in the book 'Ford Trucks since 1905' by James K. Wagner. If I end up building some old wagons I will pay more attention to the font detail.

I am starting a small diorama for the two monorail locos. It is 2' x 4' with one track running into a small engine house. Quite a bit of work before I will be ready for the track.

Gordon Birrell 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/

[Scratchman]

Here's the other two Red X Mining Co. models





Gordon Birrell

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/

[Scratchman]

These three assembles are based on a 1922 G.M.C., Model 41B, 2-Ton Truck. The plans are in the Jan/Feb 1992 Gazette. The seat is not from the G.M.C. These parts are unpainted. 







Gordon Birrell

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/

[finescalerr]

Outstanding. Very inspirational models -- especially the monorail. -- Russ

[Chuck Doan]

Alright! I knew you would be back to it! Very plausable.

[Malachi Constant]

Really nice assembly and construction there ... especially like those hood latches.

Bravo!
Dallas

[Ken Hamilton]

That is just amazingly kool.................