Kitbashing a doodlebug

[cnrglen]

Well I got a fair amount done on the project this weekend. First I added all the grabs including a ladder made of drop grabs on the engineer's side.

I used Detail Associates drop grabs and fashioned this drilling jig from the side of an Athearn boxcar.

Then I used a piece of styrene 4x4 to ensure proper and uniform spacing.

And here is the finish piece. It's almost ready for the paint shop. I think I'll paint it first and then add the remaining drive after (motor, universals, wiring)
I also added the pickups to the rear truck:

I need my friend to do his soldering magic before I can continue with this part.