02-23-2010, 06:39 PM
As shown previously, the end valances added were over-size. The advantage to this method is that the part can be sized to fit its application exactly, rather than leaving an opportunity for an inaccurate measurement to cause a wasted part. I trimmed the majority of the excess material using a knife, but finished-up with a suitable needle file. Using your work light to cast shadows is a good way to keep track of how much material needs to be removed, as shown below (looks like that plug in the roof needs a little touch of filler, too :oops: 
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Here's a better view of the re-panelled roof:
And a couple of shots of the finished valance:
Prior to starting work on the end handrails and ladders, I cut out four blanks for the screen doors from .005" sheet styrene.
After the openings have been sized to match in pairs, these parts will be painted, then cemented together in pairs, with a sheet of silk screen material "trapped" between the two. On this caboose, these doors will be modelled in their "latched open" position.
Wayne
):Here's a better view of the re-panelled roof:
And a couple of shots of the finished valance:
Prior to starting work on the end handrails and ladders, I cut out four blanks for the screen doors from .005" sheet styrene.
After the openings have been sized to match in pairs, these parts will be painted, then cemented together in pairs, with a sheet of silk screen material "trapped" between the two. On this caboose, these doors will be modelled in their "latched open" position.
Wayne