4mm An EM Workbench: plastic steels

[Kylestrome]

A bit of a post-Christmas break, and a departure from the recent mineral theme. It’s too cold to paint anything so here’s a cheat, a Christmas present. Three Accurascale Coil A (and one from dad’s trio, from the first batch - he skimmed the original wheels down on his, because they had unusual axles: second batch conventional 2mm diameter, 26mm long types so I’ve popped some Gibsons in).

Otherwise, I’ve swapped in the wider brake units (supplied), and stuck the bits that came off in the process back on. The safety loops need to be reinstated, and brake pipes fitted. At that point, I’ll have to think about modifying the hoods…

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Obviously, these aren’t for the Ilchester branch, they simply add to the collection of steel wagons, because I happen to like making them. We probably almost need a second EE type 3 at this rate…

Adam

Did you make any of those wagon covers yourself?

 

[AJC]

True, but it would be a joy to use.

I was going to recommend the Ersa RDS80, but I see that it has gone up a bit in price in the UK (I won't mention the 'B'-word).

David

All noted (I promise!). And yes, that B word doesn’t help. Mind you, neither do two children under six...

Adam

 

[AJC]

Did you make any of those wagon covers yourself?

No, they’re the ones that come with the wagons and I don’t much like them. For one thing, they’re obviously all the same, for another, they’re far too neat, lacking the seams, wrinkles and so on that ought to be there. I have thoughts about tackling this, but need to make sure all the chassis bits are firmly stuck on first.

The big advantage is that they come off the wagon to be worked on, which the other fixed hood vehicles I’ve done did not.

Adam