3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 26 Oct 2009 #1 Thought I ought to re-post this from the old GSM as it's still a work in progress. Wanted to build on of these or something that looks very close:-
Thought I ought to re-post this from the old GSM as it's still a work in progress. Wanted to build on of these or something that looks very close:-
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 26 Oct 2009 #2 So I tracked down a cheapy bachmann bogie flat
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 26 Oct 2009 #3 Started to make up a new body from 80 thou plasticard.
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 26 Oct 2009 #4 This was my first attempt at the drop down doors, but decided I didn't like em.
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 26 Oct 2009 #5 So the following night I made up new doors, and hinged em so they would open.
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 26 Oct 2009 #7 Next job was to find some way to lock them shut. Made up some "bolts" from old paper clips.
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 26 Oct 2009 #8 Then made up some plasticard brackets on the body and doors to accept the bolts. Bolt in the open position.
Then made up some plasticard brackets on the body and doors to accept the bolts. Bolt in the open position.
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 26 Oct 2009 #10 Knocked up some bicycle and baggage logos on the PC
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 26 Oct 2009 #11 Next came the bike racks. Out came my mini blowtorch and a bit of brass.
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 26 Oct 2009 #13 1st rack in place. Just loose fitted for now.
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 26 Oct 2009 #16 and an overall shot of the wagon showing both racks. That's as far as I've got so far.
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 26 Oct 2009 #17 Yes they're a kit from Steve Warrington at http://www.back2bay6.net I think they are around £1.10 per pair, come in red; blue; black and green.
Yes they're a kit from Steve Warrington at http://www.back2bay6.net I think they are around £1.10 per pair, come in red; blue; black and green.
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 28 Oct 2009 #18 Managed to get some more work done on this last night.
3Valve Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music 28 Oct 2009 #19 Managed to get some more work done on this last night. Now painted up.
