08-01-2015, 06:30 AM
Thanks to Sumpter's generosity I have the Main rod, crosshead and crosshead guide that I was looking for. Still looking for a yoke. Bowser has one but I am contemplating building one myself. since it's not really a structural or moving piece.
Well I started fitting the new cab to the boiler and frame.
![[Image: 003_zpsw0xvcnbh.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%202-8-0/003_zpsw0xvcnbh.jpg)
It looks like the spectrum cab is the same size as the MDC one so I only need a few minor modifications to make it fit
![[Image: 001_zpsersdn70w.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%202-8-0/001_zpsersdn70w.jpg)
First I need to 'channel' the cab over the running boards to drop it. the boiler is pretty much the same diameter as the hole in the cab . I'm wondering if I should cut slots in the running boards or trim the front cab walls down.
![[Image: 002_zpsqesi5ktt.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%202-8-0/002_zpsqesi5ktt.jpg)
The other issue is the tab on the rear of the frame that was supposed to go in a slot in the MDC cab. Once the cab is dropped I have to cut a slot in the back for this tab but the everything should fit right.
The other thing I'm planning is to sand the cast-in hatches and details from the roof. I think it makes it look a bit too modern of what I'm going for.
Well I started fitting the new cab to the boiler and frame.
It looks like the spectrum cab is the same size as the MDC one so I only need a few minor modifications to make it fit
First I need to 'channel' the cab over the running boards to drop it. the boiler is pretty much the same diameter as the hole in the cab . I'm wondering if I should cut slots in the running boards or trim the front cab walls down.
The other issue is the tab on the rear of the frame that was supposed to go in a slot in the MDC cab. Once the cab is dropped I have to cut a slot in the back for this tab but the everything should fit right.
The other thing I'm planning is to sand the cast-in hatches and details from the roof. I think it makes it look a bit too modern of what I'm going for.