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Two cabeese models

Modeling
#1

I have been working on patterns for two different caboose models for a few years now. Actually, I started and almost finished them a few years ago, then put them away. I took them out again two weeks ago and finished the bigger of the two. Now I am working on the small one.

The first is a model that is based on the Quincy & Torch Lake #04. It was a coach/caboose. Mine uses the Bachmann closed trolley body as a basis. All of the parts needed are mostly cast in resin with a few being styrene and wire. I even cast the draft gear sills for either kadee or link and pin if so desired. This is a cupola type caboose.

The second is a little 4-wheel model that is as close as I could get it to the prototype; Ferrocarril Mineral De Chihuahua. The caboose still exists today on display in a park. This one is all resin castings with a couple of pieces of wood and wire.

Both cabeese are interesting models, but I don’t know if there would be any interest in these as kits for large scale. Is there any???
Tom

#2

Tom,
Post a few pictures.
Ralph

#3

I will Ralph as soon as I can. The little one has a few more things waiting to be done on it yet.
Tom

#4

It all depends on the model, I’m curious about the bobber caboose, like Ralph asks, post some pics and see what the responce is.

#5

I think the caboose based on the bachmann trolley sounds pretty cool!

#6

I’d be very interested in seeing the smaller one as well. Chances are I would purchase one, if not both kits if offered.

#7
tom yorke said:
The first is a model that is based on the Quincy & Torch Lake #04. It was a coach/caboose. Mine uses the Bachmann closed trolley body as a basis. All of the parts needed are mostly cast in resin with a few being styrene and wire. I even cast the draft gear sills for either kadee or link and pin if so desired. This is a cupola type caboose.

Tom


I find this one interesting. I had always wanted to build a combine type caboose after seeing one on Dave Goodsens layout. The trolly body sounds even more interesting.

#8

I will see if I can take some photos in the next couple of days. I have always had great problems in trying to post photos here though. Is there someone I can send them to to post for me since my computer skills are sorely lacking?
Tom

#9

Tom,

The easiest way I have found…

You open an account at Photobucket and upload your photos there (very easy).

They have a box with each photo page that say’s “IMG CODE”

Click on it and your photo is automatically copied in a “forum appropriate size”.

“Paste” it in your reply window on LSC.

Done.