Bill From what I understand Don copied it from the Athearn version in HO .
My problem is since I model Northern Paific I can not find an exact NP
prototype for it in any of my NP books. But even still it is a nice looking
model. Bob LampeTo: [email protected]
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 15:49:59 -0700
Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Gluing Urethane resin building kits [2 Attachments]
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Hi Bob and Bob W.---
I did the written review of that caboose for the “S Gaugian”.
Unfortunately, Don wanted black and white photos and although I went through
two
rolls of film, I could not get good photos produced by our rather crappy photo
store, so he substituted someone else’s caboose, in color.
I did quite a few things different from the original kit in order to make
it look better and fit better. All I used to assemble it was the
medium viscosity instant glue which has held up for, what?, maybe 20 years with
a lot of run time plus a move to AZ. It is still awaiting
paint, as I only recently decided what colors I am using on my
cabooses. Photo attached of the SU ATSF caboose against a SWM
brass version. The loose running board is a consequence of my only
barely gluing them down because they are coming off while the caboose is
painted, then reapplied.
In answer to Bob W.’s question about the Plano/DPH etched running boards, I
have found the medium viscosity instant glue to be adequate, and less likely to
clog up the etching. Charlie Weston also makes brass corner grabs to
fit the lateral walks which are the cat’s butt, and the perfect compliment to
the improved walkways. I don’t remember any “extra” parts in the
package from either Plano or DPH, just the lateral walk frame and the brake
platform.
Have fun!
Bill Winans
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Back in the late 80's I had a cast resin
caboose kit by S cenery Unlimited. it was a really nice kit and I am not sure
if
it is still in production. it consisted of 2sides 2 ends and the cupola
consisted of 2 sides and 2 ends plus the roof for each. I "tack glued it with
acc then when each "box" was assembled and before installing the roof of each I
solid glued each corner joint with 30 minute epoxy and let it set overnight.
When the epoxy had fully cured I then added the roof of the cupola and the main
roof then masked and painted it. Turned out pretty good. Bob
Lampe
