A couple of weeks ago it was a caboose. This time I turned my attention to a boxcar. I wanted a horizontal paneled, outside braced woodie. After 20 hours here is the result. Jim
Nice. I can see a well weathered wooden interior. Is this one of the Bachmann box cars you'd mentioned seeking?
Box, Yes, sort of. The boxcar I was seeking was never made! I bought a couple 170th Bachmann Anniversary cars. One down, one to go. Jim
That's interesting. Hmmm. Oh well. This one looks great, so with the caboose, and now box cars, I am looking forward to seeing what comes next!
Box, I don't know if I posted this kitbash before? This boxcar was the third in the On30 kitbash project, here is the first in the series. Hmm, looks like you're the only one who cares? Jim
Ah. Yes. I do recall that car. Well, there have been sixty views of this topic. A few dozen reader-lurkers. Don't let stop you. It only takes two to enjoy some sharing. If nobody else wants to join in, we can still have some fun!
Me too, man. I'm also taking the plunge into On30 and I'm following your thread with interest. Very inspirational.
Just getting interested in narrow gauge so I'm just lurking for now. I have nothing to offer except curiosity.
Not quite, I assume there are quite a few more like myself who enjoy but don't have to add anything new. I'm not really into On30, but got a Bachmann Mallet (Pocahontas Lumber #40) after having seen it run on a large Swiss On3 layout. They had this On30 part on the side, and I was more than a little impressed. Fortunately, I realized these Bachmann models are often available far below the list price. And as I can let it run on my HO layout, the decision was quickly made. But like you, I consider the caboose to be way out of proportion for the rest of my consist. So I have studied your caboose conversion with much interest. But I think it is far beyond my abilities to convert the model the way you did. Maybe, something to try in the future? At this point I concentrate my attention to just let the train do its rounds. I'm not into sound at all, but this Mallet engine has it just right for me, not very loud, and a bit special due to its double set of drivers and cylinders. On my two sound equipped HOn3 engines (Blackstone), I turned off the sound completely on one, and the other one runs only at very slow speeds. But this Bachmann Mallet can run for hours and I enjoy it. I only use DC, thus no easy adjustments. Anyway, keep the models coming. They are great, and I very much enjoy them!
Thank you guys. Narrow gauges are not at the top of everyone's list, but I'm glad some of my stuff might make someone happier, or at least give a gentle nudge for folks to think about something 'different.' I started in Z, then N, and HO. Maybe it just me getting older, but I find that On30 fits the bill for me. I admire those folks back at the beginning that had to build much of their stuff. I find I really enjoy the 'extra' builds and the challenges that go along with them. I've show this photo before, but this turntable is supposed to represent a 50 year old turntable near the end of its days. Enjoy. Jim
Many years ago, someone did research on (Internet) Group activity level. They found that between four and eight percent of users were active, on average. Most folks just enjoyed following and reading at their leisure. I have to agree, from long years in this stuff, going back to the first mass emailings when that venue became readily available. I seem to vaguely recall seeing this turntable bridge. Glad you are re-sharing it. Those timbers show excellent wear and color. I can hear it creak, as the loco drifts on for a spin.
Box, Here's a photo from HO days. Layout is now being transformed into On30 exclusively. This pit is in theory located in Southern Colorade somewhere. Jim
Nice. I like it! Between the pit and bridge details, really looks as a well used logging/narrow gauge turntable should.
This isn't really a kitbash, but I added these dry transfers today to this Bmann tanker. I love the DV logo. Jim
