Jerry Barnes recently posted a link to Banta Modelworks and while perusing the site I saw these baggage wagons. Since most of the “big” stuff is done on my layout, I’ve been concentrating on the “little” stuff the last couple months. Vehicles, people, the details the bring the scenes to life. These are one of the things that were needed for the station areas. I ordered 4 of them. (it might keep me busy during the winter…
) Pretty straightforward kit. Easy to read and understand directions. Laser cut parts on 2 sheets of plywood. Various and sundry other parts (chain, brass wire and plastic tube for the axles.)
First thing I did was paint the 2 sheets of wooden parts. I used a darker green then what was in the picture. Then it was just a matter of separating the parts and following the directions. I’m using Titebond II to glue the parts. Fortunately the nozzle is clogged up and just a pin hole remains for the glue to exit. That helps since the parts are so small… What I have done is just a couple of hours work. It’s mostly waiting for glue or paint to dry. Since this is an all wooden kit it’s not something I would leave out on the layout all year long but just put out there during an open house or operating session. It’s a nice kit. I’ll post more pix when it done.
