Threaded Rod-Flatcar Load

[eightyeightfan1]

When one of my thread rollers started screwing up and taking the heads of the screws, I didn't see scrap...I saw...FLATCAR LOAD!
Here's a pic of the finished project.

 

[eightyeightfan1]

The screws are actually 8-32's. But in HO scale the measure 9" in diameter and 12 feet long. Here's a close up of the load.
And to think...I have plenty more and plan on making a couple more.

 

[Livesteam]

nice, and i like that flat car,looks real

 

[spitfire]

That looks great Ed. It another one of those "you can tell you're a model RRer when...." you don't see garbage - you see flat-car loads!!!!

Val

 

[belg]

Ed excellent load and a great way to get some weight on a flat car.

 

[Gary Pfeil]

Looks great 88. I just made a similar load using styrene rod but I think your tie down strapping looks better than mine, mine's to wide. I cut masking tape 1/16 wide, did you use thread?

 

[Doc Holliday]

Weather them a little with a grey/white wash to simulate galvanizing and they'll look just like sections of corregated metal pipe used for ditch drains.
Doc

 

[Matthyro]

Good idea Ed. We are always looking for loads.

 

[eightyeightfan1]

Thanks everyone!
Yes Gary...Its black thread(Shhhh)taken from Better-Half's sewing box.
I did take progressive pics if anyone is interested in how I did it, plus, I have plenty more "headless" screws if any body wants some.
I was planning on making one more.
Thanks again.