07-05-2026, 09:00 PM
I got a bit more work done, starting with the idler flat
I sanded the stake pockets off as well as the top row of rivets. I also shaved the molded-on have grabs and the stirups. The stirups were replaced with tichy parts and I hand-bent new grabs.
The crane I'm converting to diesel so I sanded off the smoke stack and plated it over with some styrene.
I fabriucated a wuffer and exhaust from some styrene tubing and brass rod. I made a grill in the back from a piece of tichy metal roofwalk and some 1X3 styrene strip.
I have the windows and doors for the idler car ordered. I'll continue the project when they arrive.
There are Northern Ablerta decals made by Highball graphics. Unfortuently they are only for locomotives but I believe I can adapt them for this project.
I sanded the stake pockets off as well as the top row of rivets. I also shaved the molded-on have grabs and the stirups. The stirups were replaced with tichy parts and I hand-bent new grabs.
The crane I'm converting to diesel so I sanded off the smoke stack and plated it over with some styrene.
I fabriucated a wuffer and exhaust from some styrene tubing and brass rod. I made a grill in the back from a piece of tichy metal roofwalk and some 1X3 styrene strip.
I have the windows and doors for the idler car ordered. I'll continue the project when they arrive.
There are Northern Ablerta decals made by Highball graphics. Unfortuently they are only for locomotives but I believe I can adapt them for this project.