Scratchbuilding La Caja - The Box

Here's a slideshow of how I built a new body for one of my On30 Bachmann Porter locos. Short video at the end of it running.

[@onkelmichl3300]

Großartige Kunst der Umgestaltung. Einfach fröhlich

[@PaulNicoll-b8c]

There is nothing more satisfying than sitting down with a chassis, a few sheets of plasticard and an idea. And a few hours later looking at a unique model. I've done it many a time. Think ant and bee off the Great Lacey Mine Railway in the Isle of man in 1/35 scale

[@RobertGoslin]

Thanks

[@JohnDavies-cn3ro]

I like this - a 'typical' steam dummy, several of which are preserved in reality. And it is good to meet another fellow modeller of the noble tradition; someone who makes things for themselves. We are not yet a dying breed.

[@RobertGoslin]

Thanks John. I really enjoyed building this one. I do scratchbuild just about all my structures, but this was my first On30 Loco.

[@imackiemsamich]

I like these types of locomotives the ones that like old and rundown or clapped together they're very charming

[@RobertGoslin]

Thank you. On30 layouts tend to go with the rundown look.

[@johnnytoronto1066]

It's all good. 'Cept how the boys gonna clean out that smokebox, huh?

[@RobertGoslin]

This is my version of a Thom Yorke design. I just own the railroad. How the amigo's do the loco maintenance stuff is up to them. 😁