02-14-2010, 06:49 PM
If you look at the the prototype photo you'll notice that the windows have a sunshades. I cut them from some scrap styrene and installed them in there proper place.
As for the undercarriage I'm using a Proto 2k north eastern caboose as a guide. It shows all the brake rigging and other details. It also has a solid center beam, The Varney frames do not, this is a great place to hide some weight. So, I filled them in with some lead and covered it with some green putty.I also installed The A-B valve and reservoir in there correct place.
The photo also shows a large tool box hung under the frame. I fabricated it from some of the same scrap as the sun shades. I also used the space to hide some more weight that was also covered in putty.
As for the undercarriage I'm using a Proto 2k north eastern caboose as a guide. It shows all the brake rigging and other details. It also has a solid center beam, The Varney frames do not, this is a great place to hide some weight. So, I filled them in with some lead and covered it with some green putty.I also installed The A-B valve and reservoir in there correct place.
The photo also shows a large tool box hung under the frame. I fabricated it from some of the same scrap as the sun shades. I also used the space to hide some more weight that was also covered in putty.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew