I wanted a Davenport-style gas-mechanical in 7/8 so have started cutting styrene…
A bit of construction info and a bunch more photos on Facebook (you don’t need to be a member to view) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3666108444588.2148849.1031079018&type=3&l=b30cc90c2d
Neat!
More construction pix added to the Facebook site…
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3666108444588.2148849.1031079018&type=1&l=b30cc90c2d
And here I was getting ready to enjoy your magic once again. But, I don’t do facebook so I’ll have to hope for later pics of the project 
Dave Marconi said:Dave, that Facebook link is public, you don't need to be a subscriber to see the pix.
And here I was getting ready to enjoy your magic once again. But, I don't do facebook so I'll have to hope for later pics of the project :(
Have made a start on the superstructure…
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-060712213544.jpeg)
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-060712213611.jpeg)
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Nice start on the superstructure Phil
Cowl (engine hood) is pretty much done…
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-080712013131.jpeg)
and a start made on the cab…
Hood made for the engine cover…
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-090712024210.jpeg)
[img width=540 height=405]
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-090712024254.jpeg)
and rivets added to the cab walls…
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-090712024044.jpeg)
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-090712023958.jpeg)
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-090712023908.jpeg)
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More pix in my Gallery: http://www.7-8ths.info/index.php?action=gallery;sa=myimages;u=853]http://www.7-8ths.info/index.php?action=gallery;sa=myimages;u=853
Nice work so far.
Looking good Phil
Looking real good, Phil. Great to see you posting again. I have posted a “dirty” picture of my “out of the box” Davenport below. (Well, the "dirty part really involves several puns - so here goes. North American railroaders do not couple and uncouple cars; they “tie” and “cut” cars. And another use for the word “hooker” is a slang term for a woman employed in the “oldest profession.” Also folks used to call a sofa a “Davenport.” So the photo below shows a Hooker “tied” to a Davenport. It’s kinda’ kinky to me, at least.)
(http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/davemeashey/Davenport01.JPG)
Best wishes on your project, David Meashey
I like that Dave, that was a good one, thanks for the laugh!
Some progress on the cab…
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-150712020054.jpeg)
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-150712020143.jpeg)
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-150712020223.jpeg)
and a start on the cab interior…
Starting to come together nicely Phil 
Some progress done on the cab…
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-190712231255.jpeg)
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-190712231224.jpeg)
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-190712231151.jpeg)
Womens work!
Paint time:
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-230712020544.jpeg)
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-230712020616.jpeg)
(http://www.7-8ths.info/gallery/4/853-230712020648.jpeg)
Gauge will have a dial inserted eventually
Looking real good Phil.I like the texture on the seat
Dave Marconi said:Dave, the seat is coarse sandpaper painted with enamel
Looking real good Phil.I like the texture on the seat
