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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 20, 2023 6:36:18 GMT -8
Body window installation complete.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 21, 2023 6:28:20 GMT -8
Now cut the cupola windows.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 22, 2023 5:49:27 GMT -8
Install cupola windows and allow to dry.
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Jan 5, 2024 5:08:01 GMT -8
Are they dry yet?  |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Jan 30, 2024 7:59:12 GMT -8
We're back at the woodies after spending the past couple of months focused on the streamliners. Time to start bending up the railings. And yes, I am happy to report the cupola windows are finally dry.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Jan 31, 2024 5:47:17 GMT -8
Re-drill the end and side railing holes.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 1, 2024 6:34:26 GMT -8
Install angled end grabs w acc and allow to dry.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 2, 2024 6:29:08 GMT -8
Paint end grabs and allow to dry. Also prepare the storm doors incl windows for installation.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 3, 2024 4:41:06 GMT -8
Only 436571 needs storm doors.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 4, 2024 6:20:08 GMT -8
Outer end railings and other remaining details.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 6, 2024 6:10:04 GMT -8
Colin was right in pointing out the Accurail storage boxes. They are a very useful product, well priced and available with fast and friction-less service. After tracking down a couple of boxes for the wood vans, write up and apply labels for easy shelf identification.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 10, 2024 6:10:16 GMT -8
Getting ready to install the roofs. A partially crushed toilet paper roll is a quick and easy handle for hand painting the eaves and allowing to dry. The big red spot is a craft paint test, very close to CP red.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 11, 2024 6:07:18 GMT -8
Here are most of the remaining components.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 12, 2024 5:53:49 GMT -8
Took a bit of time to do some thinking and planning about how to attach the roofs. Also mark the roof end undersides for eaves mounting locations.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 13, 2024 6:14:17 GMT -8
Trim boards will be needed for these vans but my commercial brand paint jar dried up. Sigh. So I just made up my own matched brew for smaller areas from craft paint. After 1st coat dries I will apply another coat.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 14, 2024 6:27:47 GMT -8
Attach cupolas, eaves, stacks and all roof railings.
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Feb 14, 2024 16:12:42 GMT -8
Attach cupolas, eaves, stacks and all roof railings. Boy the snow looks deep there.... |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 15, 2024 5:49:46 GMT -8
Get the running boards ready so the paint has time to dry by installation time. Christian asked about my jigs earlier, this is another one made for mass truck paint jobs. It also has space for other parts to be added for painting at the same time. ACQ screws drilled into a handy plywood rectangle.
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Post by Christian on Feb 15, 2024 7:18:00 GMT -8
Folks reading these current caboose threads might not realize why the painting holders and jigs. Plus the importance of snowshoes for Canadian model painting.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 16, 2024 6:31:45 GMT -8
Paint all the roof railings and allow to dry. I see from this photo there are a couple of minor railing issues, those have since been fixed as well.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 17, 2024 6:04:36 GMT -8
Roofs installed with a fresh qty of Weldbond. Last batch must have been stale as this new stuff dries much faster and harder. Good product, readily available and not as runny as Canopy glue.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 18, 2024 6:42:10 GMT -8
Getting close to the finish line here, these are all the remaining parts, mostly final end and roof detailing at this point. Stay tuned.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 19, 2024 6:16:34 GMT -8
Trim and running boards installed, painted and dried.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 20, 2024 6:05:19 GMT -8
Start the end detailing by installing mud guards. In the 1950s, CP started applying metal grates on either side of all corner steps. Simulate these with Scale Scenics walkway tread and cut into triangles, eight per van as shown in foreground. CP 3445 gets a pass on these. 
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 21, 2024 5:52:02 GMT -8
After the step safety grates have been installed and dried, carefully hand paint them with action yellow.
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Post by Christian on Feb 21, 2024 11:34:16 GMT -8
Those stepguards are strange to me. Certainly a key feature for the models.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 22, 2024 5:26:44 GMT -8
Build the step supports out of small pieces of wire and attach w ACC. After they are dry, paint the same colour as the van for the pioneer era. Brake staff has also been installed and will be painted at the same time.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 23, 2024 4:34:32 GMT -8
Build, install and allow all small metal railing details to dry. When done, hand paint them according to prototype photos from your era.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 24, 2024 4:51:04 GMT -8
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Post by Christian on Feb 24, 2024 5:09:22 GMT -8
These are my favorites of the eight. Partly the color. Partly the end details.
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