02-11-2022, 05:25 PM
Yes, I know the challenge doesn't begin until March 1st - but thought I would make a thread so as to not forget what I am doing!
I picked up a Bachmann Plasticville coaling tower the other day at the LHS. I remember these things being pretty cheap - but it looks like they have increased in price. I haven't bought a structure kit in over 10 years, though, so maybe its just inflation.
The coaling tower tower I am going to kitbash into an ore bin for loading HOn3 cars an a tiny (3'x4') layout I am building. Both Campbell and Grandt make great ore bin kits for not much more money, so I don't know why I am bothering with a kitbash of a Plasticville kit. Maybe I am wanting something a bit more unique. In any event here are a few basic goals I have with the kitbash:
1) The kit has no molded in wood-grain. I am going to try the razor-saw technique to add wood grain where I can.
2) The upper portions (roof) of the coaling tower will not be needed. Not sure what I can convert those parts to, or just leave them off.
3) The whole thing is too tall - I need to trim the legs to make it fit on a hillside. The chute is too long as well.
4) My plan is for the ore bin to be loaded by mine-gauge railway, a headframe, or an aerial tramway. I need to build this.
5) The kit has no gates at the head of the chute, so I need to create this.
I picked up a Bachmann Plasticville coaling tower the other day at the LHS. I remember these things being pretty cheap - but it looks like they have increased in price. I haven't bought a structure kit in over 10 years, though, so maybe its just inflation.
The coaling tower tower I am going to kitbash into an ore bin for loading HOn3 cars an a tiny (3'x4') layout I am building. Both Campbell and Grandt make great ore bin kits for not much more money, so I don't know why I am bothering with a kitbash of a Plasticville kit. Maybe I am wanting something a bit more unique. In any event here are a few basic goals I have with the kitbash:
1) The kit has no molded in wood-grain. I am going to try the razor-saw technique to add wood grain where I can.
2) The upper portions (roof) of the coaling tower will not be needed. Not sure what I can convert those parts to, or just leave them off.
3) The whole thing is too tall - I need to trim the legs to make it fit on a hillside. The chute is too long as well.
4) My plan is for the ore bin to be loaded by mine-gauge railway, a headframe, or an aerial tramway. I need to build this.
5) The kit has no gates at the head of the chute, so I need to create this.
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Kevin
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Kevin
Check out my Shapeways creations!
3-d printed items in HO/HOn3 and more!
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