The Annual Mik's Challenge is winding down so I thought I would share my entry, the challenge is to build something using only whats available in your parts bin, or limited to $30 out of pocket costs. This years project was a whimsical model based on a basswood flatcar kit provided by organizer Dave Taylor. Link provided so the reader can follow the building log from start to finish.
Final pics, Wallace & Gromits Red Comet Rocket Express
Link to the building log:
http://www.largescalecentral.com/forums/topic/22849/miks-challenge-2015-vic-smith
Starbord side:
Port side:
Video of the final test run
http://youtu.be/mRwRIaFoleM
It was a fun competition.
Total out of pocket after the start: $1.99
Have fun with your trains
Great job Vic, very imaginitive!
Must agree. Quite a bit of wonderful imagineering.
Tom Trigg
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