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New outside braced caboose for the L&I

Modeling
#21

I just got around to looking at this thread… great build! Really interesting stuff. Nifty prototype, too.

#22

Working on the other side…And steps! . .

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/Noble_Dreg/Outside%20Braced%20Caboose/DSCF6212.jpg)

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(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/Noble_Dreg/DSCF6210.jpg)

#23

That looks great! I love the look as well as the modeling.

#24

The inside paneling is done… . .

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/Noble_Dreg/Outside%20Braced%20Caboose/OBC21.jpg)

. . The entire body is now complete and ready for paint…Just wish I could settle on a color! . .

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/Noble_Dreg/Outside%20Braced%20Caboose/OBC22.jpg)

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/Noble_Dreg/Outside%20Braced%20Caboose/OBC23.jpg)

#25

Beautiful job! Keep up the great work!

Matt

#26

wonderful looking caboose… Nice job… :slight_smile:

#27

That prototype is hideous, I love it. Great work on the model as well. My only complaint is that you aren’t building it for me!
very nice work, thanks for sharing

Terry

#28

Finally picked a color!!! . .

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/Noble_Dreg/Outside%20Braced%20Caboose/Yell1.jpg)

. . It’s going to be a while before I make further progress as the paint has to dry for at least a week before I dare mask off the body to paint the platform or glue on the roof. Still need to make windows and possibly a simple interior. Here it is next to my Bachmann…I like the stair unit better than the Bachmann unit. . .

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/Noble_Dreg/Outside%20Braced%20Caboose/Yell2.jpg)

. . The caboose pictured on the wall is likely my next progect, a Drovers for the S.R.R.L. That one will be a complete scratch build as the frame of the Bachmann flat is a bit high for the low-slung Drover. Here is a shot of the “roof beams” under the end of the caboose… . .

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/Noble_Dreg/Outside%20Braced%20Caboose/Yell3.jpg)

#29

Nice!

#30

You read my mind on color. I was going to suggest an antique yellow, I think you nailed it :slight_smile:

#31

Today we buttoned things up…Installed windows and a roof. Now we need railings, grab irons, and a roof-walk. Add a little bit of paint and the L&I has a home for their brakemen and conductors! . .

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/Noble_Dreg/OBC30.jpg)

. . Looks right at home with the company rolling stock… . .

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/Noble_Dreg/OBC31.jpg)

#32

Mark, a beautiful caboose… nice workmanship… :slight_smile:

#33

Very nice Mark, great job indeed!!

#34

Nice!..:wink:

#35

Nice work Mark.

#36

Love the color!
:slight_smile:

#37
David Russell said:
Love the color! :)
me too - but i'm not sure if it is the permanent color. the steps are still snowhite.
#38
Korm Kormsen said:
David Russell said:
Love the color! :)
me too - but i'm not sure if it is the permanent color. the steps are still snowhite.
They will be black along with the end platforms and roof... :)
#39

Hey Mark,

What manufacturer did the cupola come from that you used on your caboose? It looks perfect for a project I have in mind.

Chuck

#40

Chuck…“Leftovers” from an AMS logging caboose bash. . .

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/Noble_Dreg/DSCF3631.jpg)

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/Noble_Dreg/1caboose.jpg)

. . I picked up a second “greenie” on ebay a while back…cheap. I used it for the logging caboose. I see they are on ‘the bay’ now for $139.00. Almost cheap enough to pick up another for the trucks and misc parts alone!