After finishing the new pilot for the 2-8-0 consolidation, I decided I needed to add a few more details. The head light and tender backup light needed the addition of prototypical number boards. So the past few days I have been devoted to some more copper and brass construction. I was motivated by the fact that I bought a new variable wattage soldering iron for this project and I was looking for more things to do with it.
Since the parts were so small, I made some wooden forms to help support and hole the pieces in alignment for soldering. I also added a prototypical hand hold to the stock number plate below the front headlight.
In 1930, the DM&IRR required shades be added to all locomotives cabs, so that was another requirement I had to complete.
I sprayed a coat of ACE gloss black enamel to the areas that received new decals. I still need to spray the entire engine with a coat of matte finish to complete the project. Tomorrow, Tomorrow!
So the next step, couple up an ore drag and see it in action!
Cheers to everyone for all the great posts! Keep on Training!!
Fabricating headlight number board:
Tender backup light number board:
Test fit!
Cab shades