BNSF UP and others modelerWow, having KD's on a car like that really puts the oversize into perspective!!!
I know, and it really stuck out to me, as well. I mentioned that in one of my post.
They do have an option, the #158 whisker coupler is more "prototypical" in size. I didn't have any, so I used my "go-to", the #148. medium shank.
If I would have used the #158 short shank, it would have looked spot on.
Mike.
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I would definitely say I’m a rivet counter, but I prefer regular KDs (i.e. #5s) just because they operate better. For me the only thing more important than looks is how well something runs, I would never sacrifice looks for operations.
Regards, Isaac
I model my railroad and you model yours! I model my way and you model yours!
A great result, Mike. Very nice.
Cheers, the Bear.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Thanks Bear, much appriciated!
The caboose looks really nice, Mike. With Kadee 5s and similar sizes, I suspect the size of the couplers (close to S scale actually) is most noticed in photographs rather than actual viewing.
Don't switch to structures. Now is the time to build another one -- right now. Or some other complex piece of rolling stock. You know exactly how to do what you did right, and it is clear in your mind what you'd have done differently.
Dave Nelson
Thanks for the encouragement Dave. If this wet weather continues, I just might start another project!
I can't seem to get much done outside!
Along those same thoughts, it was the overhead crane scratch build that got me going on the caboose, one led to the other!