End LaddersThe end ladders are mounted to the model using brackets that very closely replicate the prototype. The order of assembly is critical, lest you paint yourself into a corner. I'll review the process I used step by step.But first, m…
LADDERS!So that's 28 ladders, 196 rungs, over 400 holes reamed out(including the holes for mounting brackets) and lots and lots of bits of 0.010" styrene rod.But they are so worth the effort. The end result looks fantastic!I learned a coupl…
And there we are 7 roofs all ready to go They would have been done sooner but I had some minor back surgery July 8, recovery has been a bit slow. We're all good now, this Spinal Cord Stimulator implant now seems to be working as advertised.…
That's all the brake rigging done.It's worth noting, all the wee brackety bits all fit exactly as described. The slack adjustor bracket merits a special shout-out. Such a lovely bit of etching work!I will concede that the AB valve bracket w…
That's the structural members of the underframe complete on all 7 cars. The etchings only required a bit of filing for final length to have them drop in, as one would expect with a kit like this.I'll be saying many times I feel, but these e…
It's kinda like Xmas in June!This came in today's mail.All of which I've been very much looking forward to building.Ted has really amped up resin kits. The level of design effort he puts into the etched parts is truly remarkable. Making for…
A trio of Sunshine Models T&NO stock cars.As always with resin stock cars, much time was spent sanding, sanding and then more sanding. Those slats won't clear themselves! But the effort is well rewarded.The weathering was something a little…
I have decided to sell some of the pilot models I built for my former company.Rather than have them collect dust here, maybe they can find a good home.I am asking $150.00 USD ea, plus shipping and tariffs.Email me direct if you're intereste…
I've been having a rather pleasant time building the latest offering from Imagine That Laser Art ,https://itlascalemodels.com/products/itla-alleyscape This kit was a lot of fun and a nice change from resin freight cars.The laser cut brickwo…
I am a big fan of the Fast Tracks track building system. This and 2 previous layouts were built using that system exclusively. My only complaint is the connection of the point rails to the throwbar. It may be a me thing but I have at least
This model started with the stock Sunshine kit with improved details.Rivets were added to the inside of the corner notchesThe end ladders used etched ladder stiles to better represent how the prototype secured the grabs to the endsLaser cut…
This model started with the stock Sunshine kit with improved details.Rivets were added to the inside of the corner notchesThe end ladders used etched ladder stiles to better represent how the prototype secured the grabs to the endsLaser cut…