07-23-2016, 07:34 PM
Today's progress include a new cab roof and a few cab details. There's still some fine work and details to add, but this is going in the right direction and definitely looks like an early 20th locomotive.
I also completed the boiler straps. However, I found out the lower running board means I'll have to add boiler bands under the locomotive weight/lowe boiler. I'm not sure if it will look good once painted as Russian iron. No, adding low running board on a Bachmann 2-8-0 is not an easy task. They are attached to the plastic shell AND metal weight. Not a good thing when you want to keep the shell removable. I'll have to come up with a practical solution about that. Also, the steam pipes out of the cylinders will have to go away.
I also started to cut running boards to length and carved the turret with a large drill bit. Safety valves will be added later.
The next step is to complete the boiler once for all, pre-drill all the appliance holes and make removable pipings. It won't be easy, but at least piping is minimal. I gave a few thoughts about the pilot and the scratchbuilding way is the best in term of time, price and results. Some parts including a new air pump, headligh and spoked pilot wheels are ordered. Unfortunately, I have now idea when I'll get them. At least, they won't prevent me from completing the model and they can easily be added later on.
Matt
I also completed the boiler straps. However, I found out the lower running board means I'll have to add boiler bands under the locomotive weight/lowe boiler. I'm not sure if it will look good once painted as Russian iron. No, adding low running board on a Bachmann 2-8-0 is not an easy task. They are attached to the plastic shell AND metal weight. Not a good thing when you want to keep the shell removable. I'll have to come up with a practical solution about that. Also, the steam pipes out of the cylinders will have to go away.
I also started to cut running boards to length and carved the turret with a large drill bit. Safety valves will be added later.
The next step is to complete the boiler once for all, pre-drill all the appliance holes and make removable pipings. It won't be easy, but at least piping is minimal. I gave a few thoughts about the pilot and the scratchbuilding way is the best in term of time, price and results. Some parts including a new air pump, headligh and spoked pilot wheels are ordered. Unfortunately, I have now idea when I'll get them. At least, they won't prevent me from completing the model and they can easily be added later on.
Matt