Brake gear

[ge_rik]

As I'm plodding away replacing all the LGB style couplings on my stock, I've started adding cosmetic brake gear to some wagons to relieve the tedium. Some of the ex-LGB wagons have representations of vacuum braking systems so I've removed the cylinders and all but two of the brake blocks and then added a representation of a manual system. Tried a couple of techniques using brass or plastic. Clearly, the brass will be more robust, but the plastic is a bit easier to manufacture.

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Not very pretty but once painted and the wagon is up the right way, I might be able to get away with it...

Rik

 

[musket the dog]

Looks smart, will definitely all come together with paint. Another idea to take more inspiration from (shamelessly copy)