BevBel PS Covered Hopper
Bev-Bel
PS Covered Hopper...
Bev-Bel makes a very good covered hopper. It isn't
perfect when it comes to accuracy, but it is nicely lettered and with a
few adjustments makes a good car.
Below is a pic of a real Pullman Standard (PS) type covered
hopper.
How to make a Bev-Bel PS Covered Hopper:
1. The bottom of PS styled hoppers for Chessie
are black not yellow. Paint the bottom black.
2. Assemble as per the instructions. Make
sure to glue the weight in there really good.
3. Weather with a dark wash. Overspray with
dark grey overall and tan along the bottom. Use an eraser and erase
the paint on the vertical ribs that are all over the car. This really
highlights them. Next use pastels or drybrushing to streak white
down the sides. This represents the spilled load.
Below is my Bev-Bel covered hopper ready to hit the rails.
