Large Scale Central

Recent attempt to clear junk from work bench resulted in more mo

Modeling
#1

Been focusing what little free time I have on some Kitbashes. progress so far: 2 AC FA1 bricks + Buddy L gondola + styrene & assorted junk = Climax #2

Still need to add an aux. water tank over the boiler, and other details. Needed something to do with a broken axle AC brick, and some other left over parts, this case, LGB toytrain flat, HLW cab & radiator, and some junk,

2 El Cheepo cabooses geneticly mutated into one, still a ways to go here

ANYWAY… I’ll try to take some dissassembly pics to show how there put together. PS their about 4 lbs of lead birdshot inside the boiler and bunker of the Climax.[:D] Need to paint about 20 projects, wish the home remodel was done. Cant paint due to fumes, workbench is next to the bedroom[B)]

#2

Insanity…isn’t it sweet…:smiley:

#3

I dread diving into all the half-done projects. Here’s what I’m currently working on

EBT Boxcars
A 7/8 mining locomotive
N scale DCC conversions of two locomotives
Detailing Bachmann EBT 2 bay hopper
Converting Bachmann 45tonner to RC/Battery

That doesnt include all the “I should fix this” things that I have, too!

#4

I’m still trying to move my shop into the basement where I at least have a chance of climate control. It has been in a pole barn that has a gravel floor and no insulation. Too hot to work in during the summer, and too cold for the tools to work in the winter.

I am envious.

#5

Updates: I was able to finish (more or less) and basic paint the Climax; Tank in place:

basic paint done:

And I got a little more work done on this terror of genetic mutation:

[:D]

#6

Neat looking model that Climax is…:slight_smile: It’ll be great seeing it on your new layouts.

#7

That’s IT!

I’m packing all of my “junk” up and sending it off to the Left Coast for Vic to build me something!

cale

#8

Just some updates, as for the Roundhouse, all thats left is weathering. Heres another quickie Hiesler made from a Bmann Columbia pooper, a Bmann 20 foot flat and a couple of AC bricks. Added weights and it now pulls teeth.

PS caboose is also painted, needs decals added next.[:)]

#9

Both locomotives look just great. Those will be neat watching run on your new layout. :slight_smile: