Anyone need a Drover Caboose?

eaelec Nov 21, 2017

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Would you buy one?

  1. yes

    9 vote(s)
    64.3%
  2. no

    5 vote(s)
    35.7%
  1. eaelec

    eaelec TrainBoard Member

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    This is the first functional test print. It still needs details such as the roof walks, but I needed to check that the shell fits the frame and that the trucks and couplers fit and work OK.

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    Last edited: Nov 21, 2017
  2. eaelec

    eaelec TrainBoard Member

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    Here are some pictures of my first attempt at a finished caboose. Painting and masking:
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  3. eaelec

    eaelec TrainBoard Member

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    Add some decals:
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  4. eaelec

    eaelec TrainBoard Member

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    Add some brass to the frame for weight:

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    Last edited: Feb 27, 2018
  5. eaelec

    eaelec TrainBoard Member

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    Add the smoke stack, truck, couplers and end rails (from MT):

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  6. Kurt Moose

    Kurt Moose TrainBoard Member

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    Excellent job on that one!!!(y)(y)(y)
     
  7. rvn2001

    rvn2001 TrainBoard Member

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    Is the frame a Marklin frame or one of your own design?
     
  8. eaelec

    eaelec TrainBoard Member

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    The frame is a 3D model I created, just like the shell, however it's printed using black resin instead of gray.
     
  9. eaelec

    eaelec TrainBoard Member

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    My Z-scale drover caboose now has a big brother in N-scale:

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  10. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Too cool! Love the use of micro mask. Now I know how to use it!
     
  11. bremner

    bremner Staff Member

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    Man, that looks great! A little small for me, but incredible modeling.
     

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