My plan is to build a small logging caboose but things have been delayed. Just waiting for the kit to arrive and some of the snow to melt so the guys can get some spare parts from the junk yard. Until then things are at a stand still.
Me too…
Change of plans. I decided to go with a short boxcar. I got the main flatcar built. Very easy kit to put together. My new pin nailer makes the job go very fast.
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Then I found lightweight boards in my scrap pile. I made braces inside the corners and then cut, glued pin nailed the sides together.
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Next step is to cut out the door and then put some siding on it. Not sure if im going to use, coffee stir sticks or something a little wider.
Very nice. This challenge has certainly stirred everyone’s creativity. Dave’s kit is very nice with well cut,and nicely proportioned scale lumber.
Tom
You will never regret getting the pin nailer… Never… You will find a million uses for it as you build…
Dave Taylor said:I agree I had one but it finally bit the dust last winter. I finally got anotherone from harbor freights. Under $30 cant beat that.
You will never regret getting the pin nailer... Never.. You will find a million uses for it as you build..
Shawn,
I have the same one and it works great. It will fire 3/8" pins even though they say 1/2" is minimum.
Made some more progress today. Got the trucks put on doors cut out and added the siding. Next I have to take the top dges to the belt sander to get the angles for the roof. Then work starts on the roof and details. The height is 5 inces fro the peak of the roof to the frame. I figured I keep it the same height as my 4 wheeled cars when I build them.
Very nice. I like the wooden walls you have built up. I am inspired to get back to my project…the hinges for the operating dump doors finally got here today from Micro Mark.
Tom