That's the structural members of the underframe complete on all 7 cars. The etchings only required a bit of filing for final length to have them drop in, as one would expect with a kit like this.
I'll be saying many times I feel, but these etchings are exquisite. Even better than I've seen from some military modeling aftermarket parts.
Once you get into the groove of folding the parts, it's really quite simple. Just repetitive.
A couple of things to note.
While the instruction photos show the task done, it's missed in the text. A minor thing, but something you should pay attention to, the side sills need to be notched for the crossties, so that they sit properly. It's one of those things that for an experienced builder should become obvious.
The other issue is there's an error with the left side bolster tabs. Ted is aware of it and is figuring out a solution at this time. Stay tuned.
I should mention that I will be deviating from the order of construction laid out in the instructions.
I will be detailing the ends and roofs separate from the car body, then painting them, then assembling the components. I loathe masking and this method greatly reduces that task.
Now it's onto brake gear and all those lovely wee brackets.
4 comments:
Pierre, building one of those kits is apparently a Herculean endeavor, but to batch build seven places you at the top of the batch-builders. You have my admiration.
Excellent work Pierre you certainly have the skills and patience.
I'm impressed that you were able to get seven of the Amarillo RR Museum's cars!
Herculean!? Hardly.
In many respects these kits are easier than many resin kits. No warped floors, no mismatched car sides, no differential shrinkage.
They are not quick kits but anyone with good modeling skills can build one of these. It'll just take a little longer
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