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Bobber Caboose - Finished!!!

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TheJoat
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  • From: Burke, Virginia
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Posted by TheJoat on Monday, August 1, 2005 6:51 PM
Thanks guys. The steps were semi-easy in that 3 oval pieces of plywood for each end were provided by Phil. It's the 2 brass strips that were tough to bend exactly the same. That, and my epoxy gave out on me. I suspect the final kit will have a different step design!
Bruce
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TrainFreak409
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Posted by TrainFreak409 on Monday, August 1, 2005 5:01 PM
That is one sharp looking caboose there, great job![bow]

Scott - Dispatcher, Norfolk Southern

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vsmith
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Posted by vsmith on Monday, August 1, 2005 2:08 PM
It came out great, I really love the B&W pic, looks authentic!

   Have fun with your trains

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John Busby
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Posted by John Busby on Monday, August 1, 2005 3:53 AM
Hi the Joat
Just what every railroad should have a little red caboose[swg]
Very nice job.
How did you eventualy make the steps??
regards John
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tangerine-jack
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Posted by tangerine-jack on Sunday, July 31, 2005 1:54 PM
Very nice work! What means "finished"? I've never gotten to that on any of my projects[:D]

[oX)]

The Dixie D Short Line "Lux Lucet In Tenebris Nihil Igitur Mors Est Ad Nos 2001"

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ttrigg
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Posted by ttrigg on Sunday, July 31, 2005 12:51 PM
Nice Job![:)]

Tom Trigg

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TheJoat
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Bobber Caboose - Finished!!!
Posted by TheJoat on Sunday, July 31, 2005 11:28 AM
Well, I finally finished my bobber caboose.


It's based upon ET&WNC #205:



You can see more over at http://www.jbrr.com/html/bobber_caboose.html
Bruce
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