Blue box caboose super detailed-SCL

tankcarsrule Feb 22, 2017

  1. tankcarsrule

    tankcarsrule TrainBoard Member

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    32502955376_692629cf15_b-1.jpg 32391402482_471a699fae_b.jpg 32544079475_cea1e5849d_b-7.jpg 31731847093_47028e5320_b-1.jpg There is an interest in cabs, so here's mine. I undercut the edges of the roof on the body and copula. Rebuilt the ends with wire and ladders ,added see through end platforms and steps, added all brake gear and plumbing. The walk is Plano see through, the stack is scratched, and window shades were put in place. Thanks for looking.

    Regards, Bobby
     
  2. Ironhorseman

    Ironhorseman April, 2018 Staff Member In Memoriam

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    Very nice job, Bobby. Even has the whistle on top! :)
     
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  3. Hardcoaler

    Hardcoaler TrainBoard Member

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    Dang, that's some great work Bobby. Thanks for posting!
     
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  4. tankcarsrule

    tankcarsrule TrainBoard Member

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    Thanks Bill. Yep, those firecracker antenna do look like a whistle.

    Thank you Hardcoaler, I'm pleased you like it.

    Regards, Bobby
     
  5. SLSF Freak

    SLSF Freak Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    That is one good lookin' caboose! I bet if you shot it outside on a simple diorama you could fool a lot of people into thinking that was prototype. Nice job!!

    -Mike
     
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  6. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Wow. This was a Blue Box? Amazing!
     
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  7. tankcarsrule

    tankcarsrule TrainBoard Member

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    Mike, Boxcab, thank you both.

    Mike, photographing outside is a good idea. My old board is fair, so with the right background, it should look OK.

    Regards, Bobby
     
  8. Martin Station

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    All I can say is wow! That is one great job and the weathering is fantastic.
    Ralph
     
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  9. tankcarsrule

    tankcarsrule TrainBoard Member

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    Ralph, thank you for your kind words.

    Regards, Bobby
     
  10. DougL

    DougL TrainBoard Member

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    Marvelous work!
    What did you use for the trucks?
     
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  11. tankcarsrule

    tankcarsrule TrainBoard Member

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    Thank you Doug. I don't know the maker of the trucks, I had them laying around. I did replace the wheel sets with KD 33''.

    Regards, Bobby
     
  12. DougL

    DougL TrainBoard Member

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    Very prototypical! Just like the Big Guys, "Hey, here are some trucks!"
    And another crew's caboose is left up on blocks.
     
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