Pictures of Diner Interiors

That is too slick (I can only guess what happened to the other post ).

 

I thought that looked like Ronald Reagan in one of the photos, but the next one showed it wasn't

 

What did you use for tablecloths?

 

I posted a link a while back to this site:

 

http://redcapline.com/

 

They're HO, but there's a lot of info and good prototypical photos there.

Thanks for that link Bob. I used paper for the tablecloths and carefully creased them on the corners. Previously on my K Line UP cars I used actual cloth, but I think the paper has a finer look. It certainly is easier.

Have you tried to model that famous scene from "Silver Streak"? You know the one just before the dead guy falls down in front of the window.

Not yet...

Your interior details are superb! WOW!  Terry

That is some amazing work!

Very cool stuff indeed. 

Very nice! The plates and food are excellent.

 

Dave

Beautiful work.  Did you scratchbuild or purchase some of the table items.  I am very interested in doing similar work with my CZ cars.  Any tips would be appreciated.

Nicely done!

Dreyfuss - I always enjoy you work, wonderful job!

Hi guys, sorry was away for a bit. Thanks for the compliments. Looney Tunes, the biggest tip I can give in general is patience, and study up on your subject if you are into scale accuracy. When I did the Superchief cars, I studied up for months on correcting venting. It was nuts. and without the help from Marker and others, it would have been longer.

 

You can find correct menus, period magazines and such online and them shrink them down via 'word' and then can use them in your cars for a final touch. I find that in detailing, it's the little things that make all the difference.

 

I am working currently on the Observation car for the GGD '48 20th Cent Ltd. THe interior that came with the car is fairly accurate except for the fact that it is missing the bilevel flooring, and the deco handrails. I am making those. I am also painting correct colors for the furniture and putting in a correct patterned rug and some neat looking people. I'll try to post some photos soon.  Next will be the kitchen, then diner. It's a gorgeous set. Thanks again.

Just amazing detailing.

Thanks for the View. That probably took lots of time and patience. Amazing.

where did you get the decals? the color is right for middle division dulux compared to microscales more mustard yellow. Is the lettering font futura?

Hi, the decals came on the car. Cars by GGD. I really have no idea what font it is. Sorry.

Cool car !

 

I like the flowers, I wish my prototype below offer fresh flowers on the tables.. Oh well.. Maybe I need to model another!  Good JOB man!

 

I did this car a couple years ago

 

I'm looking for molded sections of passenger car seats.  I think I saw some a few years back.  Do you scratch build these beautiful interiors or perhaps start with molded sections?

Thanks,

Bill

Hi, Thanks again all for the compliments. As fat as the seating, GGD does a fairly good job with prototypical placement of tables and chairs. In this case I modified what was there. Usually they need to be painted a more correct color. I am currently working on the 48 Century and that's what I am doing. I posted photos of the kitchen car and Obs, and am working in the diner now. In this case, I need to construct the tables. GGD did a strange thing here and made them lower than the seating. I am cutting them out and putting in the famed oval angled tables, featured in so many photos of the wonderful car. Tables will have menus, flowers, candles etc. You can make tables out of almost anything because they will be covered by a table cloth.