02-12-2010, 07:39 PM
02-14-2010, 06:49 PM
If you look at the the prototype photo you'll notice that the windows have a sunshades. I cut them from some scrap styrene and installed them in there proper place.[attachment=4237]
As for the undercarriage I'm using a Proto 2k north eastern caboose as a guide. It shows all the brake rigging and other details. It also has a solid center beam, The Varney frames do not, this is a great place to hide some weight. So, I filled them in with some lead and covered it with some green putty.I also installed The A-B valve and reservoir in there correct place.[attachment=4236]
The photo also shows a large tool box hung under the frame. I fabricated it from some of the same scrap as the sun shades. I also used the space to hide some more weight that was also covered in putty.[attachment=4235]
As for the undercarriage I'm using a Proto 2k north eastern caboose as a guide. It shows all the brake rigging and other details. It also has a solid center beam, The Varney frames do not, this is a great place to hide some weight. So, I filled them in with some lead and covered it with some green putty.I also installed The A-B valve and reservoir in there correct place.[attachment=4236]
The photo also shows a large tool box hung under the frame. I fabricated it from some of the same scrap as the sun shades. I also used the space to hide some more weight that was also covered in putty.[attachment=4235]
02-14-2010, 07:07 PM
With all the major changes complete It's off to the paint shop for priming.It's just some rattle can white primmer.[attachment=4238]
02-15-2010, 03:04 PM
Today's job was to finish the brake rigging, air lines, and air hoses. This is the first time I have ever tried this from scratch, I'm pretty happy with the results.[attachment=4247]
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02-15-2010, 04:24 PM
That brake rigging turned out very nicely indeed! You're doing some great work. And I will also comment on how the handrails turned out perfectly.
02-20-2010, 06:03 PM
The interior was the order of business today. I started with the cabinates that suport the bunks in the center section. As a guide I used some prototype pics and the same P2K caboose as I did for the brake rigging. [attachment=4309]They were scratched from the same styrene as the sunshades.The empty space behind them will be a good place to hide some weight.
While they dried I asembeled the trucks, They are a Tichy Trains product and are a close enough match to the prototype. I mounted them temporarily as to protect the brake detail while I built the interior.[attachment=4308]
While they dried I asembeled the trucks, They are a Tichy Trains product and are a close enough match to the prototype. I mounted them temporarily as to protect the brake detail while I built the interior.[attachment=4308]
02-20-2010, 06:28 PM
I measured out the location of the bunks and cemented them into place.[attachment=4312]The corner handrails were then added when they were dry.
On one side there is a bench and a desk, so they were the next to go in.[attachment=4311] The conductors chair started life as an executive chair that I filed down to something a little simpler. [attachment=4310]
On one side there is a bench and a desk, so they were the next to go in.[attachment=4311] The conductors chair started life as an executive chair that I filed down to something a little simpler. [attachment=4310]
02-20-2010, 06:31 PM
This side is off to a good start, I'll start the other side soon.[attachment=4313]The odd cutouts in the top of the bunks are to clear a support molded into the inside of the car body,
02-20-2010, 08:00 PM
very nice work! I especially like the brake rigging.
02-20-2010, 09:48 PM
I recognize the primer paint on a caboose like from my project that but that's where the similarity ends with your intricate work on brake rigging and interior details! I'm envious!
Ralph
Ralph
02-27-2010, 05:01 PM
It was back to the paint shop today. The Interior got a few coats of Polly Scale D&H gray.[attachment=4370] While that dried I put some work into the inside furnishings.[attachment=4369]The desk got a set of draws and I installed a stove, sink and tabble.[attachment=4368]
02-27-2010, 05:08 PM
At the same time as all of that was going on the paint crew masked off the windows and gave the outside it's first coat of caboose red.[attachment=4371] The roof will get brushed with some engine black. This will match the mid 40's paint scheme that fits the era of my layout.
02-27-2010, 06:34 PM
I love looking at great detail work!!!! Fantastic!!!!
02-27-2010, 07:29 PM
Great work. I probably have one or two of those life-like cabooses floating around. Your project has inspired me to dig one out and see if I can make use of it.
02-28-2010, 07:15 PM
The paint crew was hard at work again on #580 and 582. The herald, stripes, and #'s are on . I also placed the safety reminder on the ends.[attachment=4377]The decals that I used are all from Microscale. LNE #87-882 for the heralds,, PRR #87-67 for the numbers and stripes or the bottom,, And RDG #87-691 for the safety markings.[attachment=4376]The grabs were painted with Poly scale refer yellow. I still need to find some marker lights, weather, install the glass, Finnish the interiors,,,,,,,,,,,, :? Only about half way there...