Critter (Bash)

[Philip]

I'm trying to complete this half steam, half something critter. I'm not sure what it's powered by.
It is On30.

As of today it is clear coating awaiting decals, a headlight that I'm clueless about location with that radiator cap in the way and addition of final weathering.

The decals are a gift from the Poor Old and Neglected R/R, aka Dan.

The chassis is a Bachmann HO Prairie stripped and ground down to fit. I had to tap one of the wheelsets to accept a 00-80 screw. The original set-up was this pin that held everything together connecting to the steam chest. I'm not really liking the rear portion of the cab but the only solution was to build a mailbox structure to hide the motor. 

Upstairs is a plastic floor structure  On30 Bachmann Mogul cab. An HO C415 (1965 era) hood reconfigured with 3d doors. The exhaust, sand dome, coupler pocket, steps, and rear tank are 3d prints. The radiator cap is watch parts and a tiny flat head nail. The engineer is from Berkshire wagon driver. Fireman is Grandt Line. Bell is stock Bachmann On30.

I have been working on this off and on for a bit. Hope to finish it up soon.

Philip   

[PRR Modeler]

Philip that is very cool looking. Have you tried to power it up yet?

[Philip]

Thanks! Yes and it runs great! 

[Rick]

Philip, it looks amazing.
Great job!

[Philip]

Thanks Rick.

[Larry C]

Philip that is one sweeeeet ride!!! Nicely done and with it running
well even better. Have fun; Nice to see some of your work posted here.

[ACL1504]

Philip,

Gotta love all critters big and small. Great job on this and the details really bring it to life.

And, it runs as well. Fantastic.

Tom

[GPdemayo]

Neat.....

[friscomike]

Howdy Philip, That's a cool and creative critter.  Nice job.  Have fun, mike

[elwoodblues]

Philip,

Nice critter you have there, well done.

[Dave Buchholz]

I loved the line " not sure what it's powered by"


Dave #5

[Philip]

Thanks for looking !

I installed the decals and horn last night. I need to get hot on some sort of headlight.
The decal was fiddle. First decal ended in the trash. The backing paper was super thick and I tried early.

Dave it's a 454 Big block Chevy or a 429 Ford or a 440 or 40 HP VW or a.....

[Philip]

Today's progress. The Poor Old and Neglected R/W is on Facebook. Dan the owner sent me some decals in 2021. I'm almost finished applying all the details.

[Larry C]

Niiiiice!!!!!

[PRR Modeler]

The decaling looks very good and not overdone Philip.