Large Scale Central

Modified LGB 50' boxcars (pictures)

Modeling
#1

Here’s my latest projects. Both boxcars started as LGB Railbox style cars that were altered to match D T & I prototypes. On this one I made new doors and the panel for the compass herald - the decal of the herald I had Stan Cedarleaf make for me (thanks Stan - nice work)

This one has more extensive modifications. I scratchbuilt the doors, and all thier hardware including the guide rails. Also made the plates and door stop brackets.

Here’s all 5 cars I’ve done so far

I’m really having fun in ‘G’ scale and can’t wait to get some rails put up outside.[8D] Enjoy, Brian B. DT&I 1980ish

#2

Nice work…but I question your use of “G”, as a scale. It would be more appropriate to say Large Scale, and then if you want to be exact; probably somewhere close to 1:29 scale.

Sorry to be so picky, but with such craftsmanship and ending up with great models; it is fitting to call them Large Scale, if you are not sure of the exact scale, which is probably near 1:29.
#3

Brian, keep up the great work…

#4

Great work on the boxcars. I really like the look of the different doors.

Ignore Fred, he’s just cranky cause its too warm this winter.

#5

Really nice modeling , looks great , thanks for shareing .

#6

Brian,

I like it!

Reminds me of the “good ole days” when my buddies would take whatever raw material aka R-T-R in HO and produce some proto rolling stock with a bit of extra work. :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

#7
Bob McCown said:
Great work on the boxcars. I really like the look of the different doors. Ignore Fred, he's just cranky cause its too warm this winter.
Yeah, how can any self-respecting bear hibernate in these tropical temperatures? Now, me, who ain't a retired gentleman of leisure, I'm enjoying these October/April conditions, but I fear that (rhymes with itch) Mother Nature will make us pay for it later.

Nice boxcars, incidentally.

#8

Hey…I thoght he did great work…now I’m going back into my cave…

#9

Sweet! Excellent work!