01-12-2017, 09:41 PM
I completed the handrails yesterday:
![[Image: DSCF6674_zpsop7qiymw.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/Cary%20S-2/DSCF6674_zpsop7qiymw.jpg)
I had no end of trouble trying to get the Atlas end handrails to fit so I just used the kit ones.
![[Image: DSCF6675_zps4zcsgr0j.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/Cary%20S-2/DSCF6675_zps4zcsgr0j.jpg)
I also added the sand hatches and the small walkway to the top of the hood.
![[Image: DSCF6676_zpstzfji3xn.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/Cary%20S-2/DSCF6676_zpstzfji3xn.jpg)
the end railings were a real challenge. the get the stantions you hand the bend them in a 'z' and then cut slots in the front and rear pilot for them to rest. I found I had to use 5 minute epoxy for them, as well as the eve parts which just kept falling off when I used CA.
![[Image: DSCF6677_zps0ep4jxnv.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/Cary%20S-2/DSCF6677_zps0ep4jxnv.jpg)
on the second engine had to fabricate the sand hatches out of styrene. I also used some 5 minute epoxy to glue the side railings down where I had drilled the mounting holes a bit too big.
I've almost finished the shell details. I have to attach the side railings to the cab on one side yet and maybe some other things but my next step after that will be mounting them onto the athearn frames.
I had no end of trouble trying to get the Atlas end handrails to fit so I just used the kit ones.
I also added the sand hatches and the small walkway to the top of the hood.
the end railings were a real challenge. the get the stantions you hand the bend them in a 'z' and then cut slots in the front and rear pilot for them to rest. I found I had to use 5 minute epoxy for them, as well as the eve parts which just kept falling off when I used CA.
on the second engine had to fabricate the sand hatches out of styrene. I also used some 5 minute epoxy to glue the side railings down where I had drilled the mounting holes a bit too big.
I've almost finished the shell details. I have to attach the side railings to the cab on one side yet and maybe some other things but my next step after that will be mounting them onto the athearn frames.