On30 Caboose Kitbash

HOexplorer Oct 24, 2014

  1. HOexplorer

    HOexplorer TrainBoard Supporter

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    When I got this Bmann Caboose in the mail last Monday I decided it was much too big, 4 windows and the door, for my modeling style. So I got to work. 5 days later I now have this. Jim

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  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I agree with your perception of the original car. To me it appears as though it could not decide to be caboose or passenger. This looks much better!
     
  3. ClinchValley

    ClinchValley TrainBoard Member

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    Great job, excellent looking caboose
     
  4. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    BTW- I forgot to ask if you'd ended up needing to cut wires?
     
  5. ArtinCA

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    Looks good!
     
  6. HOexplorer

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    Thanks guys.

    Box, Yes I did have to cut the wires. No way around it. It is not a problem to do it or resplice. I just wondered if there was a way I did not know about. Jim
     
  7. swissboy

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    Fine looking job. I have been bugged by the size too, but that includes more than just the length. I presume you just shortened the model?
     
  8. HOexplorer

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    Robert, Yes, it is shortened. Two windows gone. I'm really surprised that the designers of this caboose didn't use a ruler to measure it's dimensions. I thought about taking out a couple of feet width wise, but decided it would be very difficult on this model, what with electric lights and centerline doors. I've narrowed cars before and they never seemed to run correctly. My fault. I'm happy with this car and there is probably 8 hours in the job. Jim
     
  9. BoxcabE50

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    I wonder if simply a slight narrowing of the cupola might help?
     

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