Trailer Train Pulpwood Car kitbash

[nickquinn]

Hi 

I thought I'd share one of my ongoing projects, its a Trailer Train pulpwood/log car converted from a bulkhead flat Like this www.rrpicturearchives.net/rsPicture.aspx?id=862267

The model is based on the Roundhouse bulkhead flat car with racks made of Evergreen 164 2mm square section and the "risers" between the racks from Evergreen "I" beam.  As it's based on the Roundhouse model, the stake pockets aren't quite in the same place as the prototype so there are a few compromises. 

This photo shows the conversion work.

www.flickr.com/photos/nicks_trainstuff/23749299131/in/album-72157601895193679/

Decalling it was this week's project

www.flickr.com/photos/nicks_trainstuff/26264553851/in/album-72157601895193679/

Weathering and flat varnish to follow.

All the best

Nick

[slowfreight]

Cool model. A removable load would be just the ticket, as these are great team track loads.

[nickquinn]

This is it complete except for the load that slowfreight mentioned.

www.flickr.com/photos/nicks_trainstuff/26250564173/in/photostream/


Nick

[tankcarsrule]

Nicely done Nick!

Regards, Bobby

[jmlaboda]

But its not a pulpwood car... those are untreated telephone poles!!!

[nickquinn]

Hi Jerry,

I spotted that after I started the thread, I'm going to make a removable utility pole load for it.

Nick

[jmlaboda]

I look forward to seeing it!!! Should be a bit easier than pulpwood since the poles are fairly uniform. Just need to get the lengths right...

[nickquinn]

May 7, 2016 15:01:29 GMT -5 jmlaboda said:

I was wondering about that (I know about British telephone poles as I used to be a lineman) but once again Google is my friend

www.blpole.com/products/4/dimension

Nick

[elgorahr]

Nick
You might want to have a look at these. There are flat spots near the top for the cross bucks but careful positioning should hide that. The molded colour is a good base for some dry brushing to add variations to the tone.
www.rixproducts.com/6280031.htm

Bob