If I didn't have enough projects on the go, I figured I would resurrect one that I started a couple of years ago.
Over the years I have accumulated a bunch of Mount Blue Models SR&RL RR 28ft Boxcars with the goal of replacing the Bachmann cars on my layout with more appropriated 2ft gauge Maine narrow gauge cars that I prefer. If I was to start over I would build something based on the WW&F.
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Above is one of the kits in the wild.
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The majority of the parts are laser cut on basswood and very thin material something like chipboard.
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There is also some brass wire, a bag of parts and a bag containing some clear fishing line.
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At the NMRA meet last Saturday I was able to build the frame. The frame is very designed with the laser cut pieces fitting together tightly.
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An with "Abracadabra......." three more completed frames ;D I did say I was building a small fleet of them.
Not sure how long this will take considering the other projects I have going on, but we shall see.
Thanks for looking in.
Your off to a good staart Ron. I hope you get these done in a timely manner!! ;D
Jerry
Quote from: Jerry on November 10, 2025, 09:30:16 PMYour off to a good staart Ron. I hope you get these done in a timely manner!! ;D
Jerry
Jerry,
You are going to have to define "timely manner" ;D
Howdy Ron,
That is some project. I'm watching your assembly. How do you plan to add weight to the cars? I have a MBM boxcar to build, too.
Have fun,
mike
Ron,
Looks like a great boxcar to build. Looking forward to you build, timely manner or not! 8)
Tom
Looks like a nice kit.
Have fun building it.