I got a couple old Kalamazoo boxcars a while back. But the one above arrived a bit worse for wear. On truck was just broken loose, the other had 'sploded.
So, I spliced the truck back together with acrylic, Welder cement and screws. Then decided to adjust the ride height while I was at it. I lowered the carbody by cutting back the shoulders surrounding the kingpins.
Since I already had the tools out, I decided to perform some meatball surgery just to see how it would come out. I didn't really like the 'fat lip' step on the ends, so I cast about for ideas.The Nevada County Narrow Gauge had some ex- Florence and Cripple Creek 10 ton boxcars that would do nicely.
About 10 minutes of Dremel butchery, and some nwb castings later...
I also moved the brakewheel, extending the staff above the roof. Here's what it looks like now. - Nearly ready to return to service. After I took this pic I decided to add the wide flashing at the top of the doors and a few other details from the photo and another of a different NCNG/F&CC car.... but I'm plumb out of metal wheels.
Nice bash, will look good on your Rail Road
Dave
The head is gray, hands don't work , back is weak, legs give out, eyes are gone, money go's and my wife still love's Me.
Did you weather it?
I’m sure Mik will make it look older and dirtier as time progresses, Unless he happens to be going after a "just out of the shop" look. Nice repair/bash job Mik! Your choice of body color is very good.
Tom Trigg
ttrigg I’m sure Mik will make it look older and dirtier as time progresses, Unless he happens to be going after a "just out of the shop" look. Nice repair/bash job Mik! Your choice of body color is very good.
It will get weathered with my usual 4 step rattle can weathering.... Just as soon as I find a spare $6 to buy primer grey and brown... The carbody color is Polly S PRR Tuscan. I got 3 bottles 75% off at a going out of business sale a couple years ago.... this is the last one, and I think I have enough for (maybe) two more cars
Nice job on the boxcar! - Peter
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