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mwbpequod
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 Posted - 06/02/2019 : 1:00:17 PM
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Thanks, guys!
On the next one in the queue.
Nice body shell; loose cupola and hole in roof where it sits, and a floor...that seems a wee bit short in the body, but reasonably something to work with - no end sills/railings, no underbody, some details to address all about, but should be straightforward.
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mwbpequod
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Posted - 06/16/2019 : 11:33:30 AM
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Got a bit done on the floor,  Had some decent etched brass steps about that were looking to be put into use, and so they were here.
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mwbpequod
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Posted - 06/25/2019 : 08:19:49 AM
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Splashed some paint on and glazed the windows and doors.
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George D
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Posted - 06/25/2019 : 10:56:03 AM
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Looking good, Martin. Those are interesting grab irons around the end windows.
George
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mwbpequod
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Posted - 06/25/2019 : 11:54:14 AM
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Looking good, Martin.
Thanks!
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Those are interesting grab irons around the end windows.
I agree, so I left them in place. Beats patching holes,
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mwbpequod
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Posted - 06/30/2019 : 10:12:49 AM
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Fast forward to done, or at least as far as this one is going other than in its box to travel to Strasburg in August in search of a new home
On to the next in the queue.....
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Michael Hohn
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Posted - 06/30/2019 : 10:24:45 AM
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Well done, Martin. This one has a lot of style. There’s something about its proportions that I really like.
Mike
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ocalicreek
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Posted - 06/30/2019 : 4:12:56 PM
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I like the juxtaposition between the curved elements like the end rails and ladder tops with the straight, squared elements like the boxed-in sliding window frames and sides. The matching roof and cupola curves stand out well against the boxy nature of the body. Classic lines.
Terrific work, as usual!
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mwbpequod
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Posted - 07/01/2019 : 1:31:51 PM
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Thanks, guys!
This was a good one to grind through and now that it's done, on to the next one in the stack. There are at least 2 left in this storage tray and then it's on to the next tray, and something other than cabooses for a few months!
Although, I know in the other set of shelves that there are 3 brass caboose in need of attention...
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mwbpequod
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Posted - 07/07/2019 : 10:14:40 AM
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Next up out of the caboose tray of project boxes: needs finishing and all the details...looks like this might be an old Train Craft kit - pretty thick plywood scribed with Lobaugh trucks that as it turns out are mounted to a bit of brass inside the car body. Turns out that the entire roof in removable. Will make glazing windows far easier. May leave that roof removable - interior, maybe or not or next owner...
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mwbpequod
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Posted - 07/14/2019 : 11:14:25 AM
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Getting it fitted out now...
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mwbpequod
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Posted - 07/21/2019 : 09:05:58 AM
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Splashed a bit of paint on it all...
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George D
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Posted - 07/21/2019 : 10:43:02 AM
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Good looking caboose, Martin. Did you solder those steps?
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mwbpequod
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Posted - 07/21/2019 : 12:50:50 PM
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Originally posted by George D
Good looking caboose, Martin. Did you solder those steps?
Not on this one, but the previous caboose, yes.
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Michael Hohn
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Posted - 07/21/2019 : 7:32:36 PM
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Another winner in the making.
Perhaps you could enlighten me on the purpose of the small window. Access to a lantern?
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