Kitbashing a doodlebug

[cnrglen]

Just a quick update on the doodlebug project.

I framed the extra two passenger and the rpo windows with HO scale 3X2 and 1X2 to match the originals.
I was going to work on the front of the car but a lot of the front depends on the roof detailing so I started on the roof.



Rivarossi passenger cars come with the window glass molded in with the roof. with all the splices and new details (as well paint stains) the glass had to go.

a few minutes with my dremel tool and a saw blade:

I kept the lavatory windows in as well as a slight lip around the bottom for mounting purposes.


Now here is where my model will start to differ from Wayne's. I'm looking at modeling a doodle bug that looks a bit more like a Canadian Pacific prototype. It will have a smaller radiator and oil cooler unit on the roof similar to the one pictured on to cover of the February 1979 Modelrailroader:

I'm currently tracking down a few parts I need for the roof details.
Interesting enough the kitbashed doodlebug in the MR article has a similar drive to Wayne's and the one that I plan on building. It uses an Athearn SW7 chassis and trucks where ours uses a athearn F-7 running gear. Speaking of which since I'm stuck on the fron and roof I guess I'll start working on the bottom.

I got and athearn F-7 (super power!) from a fellow modeler. All I need is the front truck and the back end of the frame:

I'll be cutting it here so I can mount this end to the chassis of the 'bug'.