I am about to build eleven of the NE-12 way cars. I’m only building 3 in the first batch so I can iron out some construction methods. The last one I built had a straight sided cupola and although it looked OK it was not prototypical. The sides of the NE12 cupola is slightly sloped so I want to replicate that in this batch. Just building 3 will allow me to make some jigs and clamps during construction that help with the next eight. I may wish that I had continued with the straight sided cupola!
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Malcolm.
I'm watching and learning great stuff mate ! I won't ever build a Caboose I'm afraid, but I'm slowly putting together some open top hot metal crucible cars that's my limit!
Thanks for posting. Regards Roo.
Good luck, Malcolm! We know you will figure out a way to do it!
Some progress on the pilot. This was the fourth version, first three in the trash. This cupola is a bear but I have a jig built to do the rest of them. Lots of sanding is done to achieve the Q’s streamlined appearance.
They look great, Malcolm! Keep up the great work!
Malcolm, I'm a member of the BRHS and a detail modeler of the CB&Q, I admire you for the work you do. Although I have built many Q models over the years, most in HO, and now some in O, I'm not close to the skill and PATIENCE you have in scratch building this series of waycars.
I know you must get a lot of enjoyment in scratch building, it's one of the benefits of our hobby.
Don't know if you are a member of the BRHS, but it sure would be nice to have an article in our Zephyr magazine on how you built it. Any change I can get you to do one?
And if you have a spare waycar for sale, please keep me in mind.
Ray
I was born in Ottumwa Iowa an always considered the CB&Q to be my home railroad.
Great work.
Three of the NE12’s are getting closer to completion.
The Q is one of the "prairie" roads, behind the MOPAC, known for it's variety of interesting cabooses in the steam era . Should be a large field of opportunity for assorted cabeese.
The end handrails are difficult but the jig helps tremendously.
Beautiful work, as always, Malcolm!
Thanks Frank, These will be the orange versions and the BN green version. They are read to paint along with the Southern and Georgia RR cabs.
Dave ,
I have not seen you here for a while, glad you are back. Thanks for the kind words and I’ll look into provisions for interiors.
Malcolm
Decals for the orange and green are next.
Looks like we are getting close! Superb work!
DaveJfr0 posted:Who's ballast do you use? Looks great.
Just sent you an email chock full of information for SOU BW Cabs, interior information, etc.
I'd love to have that information if you care to share. I have several Russ Briggs Southern bay window brass kits that I hope to tackle this winter.
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