09-20-2015, 05:40 PM
This afternoon I re-assembled the mechanism and did a bit of lettering.
![[Image: DSCF5010_zpsax8slz81.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%202-8-0/DSCF5010_zpsax8slz81.jpg)
I used some Hob-e-lube Moly Grease on the axles and the mechanism rolls very well. I may just have to power this after all.
I'm still missing the 0-80 roundhead screw for the main rod. I'll have to keep my eyes out for a pair.
![[Image: DSCF5011_zpseeg0a36p.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%202-8-0/DSCF5011_zpseeg0a36p.jpg)
I'm planning to detail paint the engine like the 0-6-0 tank engine body shown here. With the red window frames and white trimmed running boards. I've seen west coast loggers with similar paint schemes and the red does add a bit of color to an otherwise monochrome look.
![[Image: DSCF5012_zpstaemeiqr.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%202-8-0/DSCF5012_zpstaemeiqr.jpg)
I did letter the tender with some old letteraset dry transfers. These are the same ones that I've use on other 'Caribou Lumber' engines so it will give them a family look.
I used some Hob-e-lube Moly Grease on the axles and the mechanism rolls very well. I may just have to power this after all.
I'm still missing the 0-80 roundhead screw for the main rod. I'll have to keep my eyes out for a pair.
I'm planning to detail paint the engine like the 0-6-0 tank engine body shown here. With the red window frames and white trimmed running boards. I've seen west coast loggers with similar paint schemes and the red does add a bit of color to an otherwise monochrome look.
I did letter the tender with some old letteraset dry transfers. These are the same ones that I've use on other 'Caribou Lumber' engines so it will give them a family look.