09-05-2015, 05:18 PM
Well I used some spare time this week to add some rudimentary detailing to the boiler. I found a picture of a D&RGW C-18 (#346) that I'm using as a detailing guide. I know that it's narrow gauge and this is standard but it seems to work for this model.
![[Image: DSCF4984_zpscz28oxya.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%202-8-0/DSCF4984_zpscz28oxya.jpg)
I added an air line from the compressor to the cab, sanding lines and water feed lines.
![[Image: DSCF4982_zpsi06eccpy.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%202-8-0/DSCF4982_zpsi06eccpy.jpg)
The kit was missing the generator so I stole one off an MDC tanks engine shell. I also added a brass bell and headlight. (These were also missing) Only the bell bracket is there so far, the brass bell will be added after painting as well as the handrails.
![[Image: DSCF4983_zpszfrv2vp8.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%202-8-0/DSCF4983_zpszfrv2vp8.jpg)
The MDC original headlight was mounted in front of the smokebox on an L bracket. I found this was typically done if the generator was mounted on the smokebox in front of the stack. If the generator is just in front of the cab the headlight was mounted on top of the smokebox. I filled the original mounting hole and used the kit`s old-time headlamp mount and a brass headlight from the spares box. These aren`t glued to the engine yet since I want to paint the smokebox graphite before. I`ll be detailing the pilot shortly.
I also started to look at the tender. It`s not in the best of shape
![[Image: DSCF4976_zpsnn7nvnpx.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%202-8-0/DSCF4976_zpsnn7nvnpx.jpg)
![[Image: DSCF4975_zpshxtmtsqr.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%202-8-0/DSCF4975_zpshxtmtsqr.jpg)
A number of ladders are broken off and the `fence` inside is also broken. The fence isn`t a big deal since I plan to convert this tender to an oil one with a welded oil tank.
I added an air line from the compressor to the cab, sanding lines and water feed lines.
The kit was missing the generator so I stole one off an MDC tanks engine shell. I also added a brass bell and headlight. (These were also missing) Only the bell bracket is there so far, the brass bell will be added after painting as well as the handrails.
The MDC original headlight was mounted in front of the smokebox on an L bracket. I found this was typically done if the generator was mounted on the smokebox in front of the stack. If the generator is just in front of the cab the headlight was mounted on top of the smokebox. I filled the original mounting hole and used the kit`s old-time headlamp mount and a brass headlight from the spares box. These aren`t glued to the engine yet since I want to paint the smokebox graphite before. I`ll be detailing the pilot shortly.
I also started to look at the tender. It`s not in the best of shape
A number of ladders are broken off and the `fence` inside is also broken. The fence isn`t a big deal since I plan to convert this tender to an oil one with a welded oil tank.