12-13-2015, 09:52 PM
I started on the tender modifications this afternoon.
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I cut the bunker sides and end down with my razor saw, leaving the front. I also removed the molded-in coal load. After that I e-roundeed the ends of the bunker side walls.
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I then added a solid deck of styrene that I can later build the new coal bunker extensions off of. As you can see I left the front behind so the bunker doors can be re-used. I can also use it as a guide for the new side walls.
While I was at it I removed the cast-on grabs and drilled for the wire ones that will come later.
I cut the bunker sides and end down with my razor saw, leaving the front. I also removed the molded-in coal load. After that I e-roundeed the ends of the bunker side walls.
I then added a solid deck of styrene that I can later build the new coal bunker extensions off of. As you can see I left the front behind so the bunker doors can be re-used. I can also use it as a guide for the new side walls.
While I was at it I removed the cast-on grabs and drilled for the wire ones that will come later.