CN caboose 79612 FINISHED! (mostly)

[mosteam3985]

Well I've taken a break from the C40-9 project. I had to do some major mods to it so I decided to grab something else of the "to do pile." Actually this one came from my dad. He wanted a CN caboose for three units he bought in CN paint. He bought an undecorated Atlas caboose like the one below. He said, "Mo you can paint this for me if your looking for a project." Well of course the caboose needed some major mods to become anything resembling a CN caboose. Dad just wanted it painted. I decided to take it a step further. Good Lord this project is just ridiculous. I didn't think I would spend this much time on it! I'm having a lot of fun though so it's ok. I hope the end result turns out how I want it. Keep in mind I am going for a "near representation" of the caboose so not everything is going to be 100% accurate. I don't have the money to buy a 90$ brass kit for this so I'm working with what I have. The body is about ready for paint but I need to do A LOT more work on the frame and ends. The only thing I've done to the frame is lengthen it and get rid of the cast on steps/walkway. ANYWAY.....here you go.

Here's a link to the prototype,

www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1021840

[Rudy Garbely]

Very nice job so far! I'd say it's close enough that... well... I can't even tell what's supposed to be different! ;D

[gnsteve]

You're well on your way to a good looking CN caboose. The next update should be even better.

[Kiro]

Good thing you are going for "near representation". Good lord, this is a remarkably model !!! Congrats!!! ;D

[mosteam3985]

Thanks guys! I'm hoping to have it in primer early this week.

[stewarttrains98]

very nice rework job. looking great so far.

[mosteam3985]

Well I know I said that I would have this in primer by now but actually planning something as a model railroader is a mistake. I am about ready for paint. Need to add stacks and the curved handrails on the ends. Anyway, here it is in it's present stage. I just guessed on the bottom since I was working with basically nothing. I did the best I could. Enjoy. ;D

[icghogger]

Keep at it, Mo, you'll get there sooner or later!

(BTW, it looks great so far)

[RunningExtra]

Outstanding work Mo, I think you will be happier with this model over one of the Rapido models, very nice indeed, great build!!

[bcrail]

She's a beaut! Great job, looking forward to the finished product.

[mosteam3985]

Thanks guys! I got her painted and decaled. After finishing up the windows I will post finished pics of it.

[mosteam3985]

Well guys except for the smokestacks, she is all done. I apologize for the crappy photography skills.

Mo

[gnsteve]

That's one good looking caboose. You did a great job.

[tankcarsrule]

Great work!!!!!!

[RunningExtra]

Outstanding Mo!!

[bcrail]

Awesome, shes a beaut.

[spud7378]

nice van mo, you did an outstanding job!

[mosteam3985]

Thanks everyone! I am pretty satisfied with it. You canadien guys are cracking me up calling it a van ;D

[nsc409w]

Holy cow that is the same number as the Pt. St. Charles caboose that my family purchased in 1995 from CN. It is currently sitting in our back yard fully restored. I will post a picture later.

[nsc409w]

The prototype photo that Mo provided with a link is not located in Gouvernor, New York but rather Canton, New York inmy back yard. The van is currently being prepped for a fresh coat of exterior paint. The van has been stripped of it's interior, new flooring installed, composting toilet installed, bunk beds installed, new hardwood desks installed, new paint, it also has electricity, running water, and propane heat. Essentially a money pit.