Wedging the car in the cradle, I carefully, and without photos or instructions, mount the brake wheel. I hate this kit.
I have to drill out the holes for the stanchion, but the hand wheel's hole is too big. Unfortunately I don't have any other brass wire that will work. Next time I'm at the hobby shop I need a supply of brass and plastic rods.
The chain is a type of flexible plastic. I'm not sure it will work, but at this point I just want the car done, so I glue it on.
Everything is assembled and ready to go to the paint shop. I wash the parts and let them dry while I set up the booth.
We're using Floquil Oxide Red as it works well on resin.
I put several light coats on the model and the trucks, but it is not covering well. I'll let it dry and give her another coat tomorrow.
The depot only needs a smoke stack around back and signs for the town, plus some figures. I tried to find a good stack, but can't, so I ordered one from Caboose Hobbies. They were out of them, and the hinges I need for another project. Parts just get harder and harder to get. Oh well...off to dinner.
Is everything OK? Haven't seen a post in days. I really missing following along. Let us hear from you!
ReplyDeleteI love your painting booth - I need something like that. I use a foam cradle similar to yours. It makes life so much easier when you don't have enough hands! Great blog you have here. :)
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