Cattle wagon for the E&D
Cattle wagon for the E&D
A few weeks ago Peter Butler posted about a lasercut cattle wagon kit he had started to build ( https://gardenrails.org/viewtopic.php?f ... start=2490), he then decided it was too small to fit in with his other stock and offered it for sale. A quick check of the dims showed that although slightly low, it fitted pretty well with some freelance stock that I 3d printed some while ago, so I did a deal and took it off his hands.
The tabs and slots on the body were a bit obvious so I began by filling them with Squadron White.
Next I noticed that the end roof formers were very visible through the end ventilation holes in the body, so I carved them back as high as I could and painted them black to disguise them.
Then, one of my big reservations with lasercut kits is that they frequently look so flat. Just recessing the outline of something that should be standing proud, never 'does it' for me. Peter had made an excellent start on improving the situation by sticking bolt heads onto the body, but the underframe still looked awfully flat and wrong to my eyes.
So I began by copying the engraved axleboxes and producing 3d printed versions to stick on top.
I then printed up some brake v-hangers from a previous wagon print. The matching brake lever and brackets didn't quite fit so I modified the drawings and produced new ones. Then I took an old brake hanger drawing, and slightly modified it to fit around the underframe.
Finally I printed a pair of buffer blocks and sprayed it in my standard grey colour and gave the roof a dirty wash.
The finished vehicle. As can be seen it is still a bit small but thats only obvious when marshalled next to taller vehicles.
The tabs and slots on the body were a bit obvious so I began by filling them with Squadron White.
Next I noticed that the end roof formers were very visible through the end ventilation holes in the body, so I carved them back as high as I could and painted them black to disguise them.
Then, one of my big reservations with lasercut kits is that they frequently look so flat. Just recessing the outline of something that should be standing proud, never 'does it' for me. Peter had made an excellent start on improving the situation by sticking bolt heads onto the body, but the underframe still looked awfully flat and wrong to my eyes.
So I began by copying the engraved axleboxes and producing 3d printed versions to stick on top.
I then printed up some brake v-hangers from a previous wagon print. The matching brake lever and brackets didn't quite fit so I modified the drawings and produced new ones. Then I took an old brake hanger drawing, and slightly modified it to fit around the underframe.
Finally I printed a pair of buffer blocks and sprayed it in my standard grey colour and gave the roof a dirty wash.
The finished vehicle. As can be seen it is still a bit small but thats only obvious when marshalled next to taller vehicles.
Philip
Re: Cattle wagon for the E&D
It does look kinda cute. As Andrew says, perfect for sheep.
Rik
Rik
Re: Cattle wagon for the E&D
Thanks guys. I must admit that I hadn't thought of designating it as a sheep wagon rather than cattle wagon, but I can see where you are coming from.
Philip
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Re: Cattle wagon for the E&D
Great job, especially on the brake hangers, it all looks like it's meant to be to me.
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Re: Cattle wagon for the E&D
Great work Philip, a vast improvement to a basic vehicle. It is small compared to many wagons but can be placed against others which reduce the effect.
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Re: Cattle wagon for the E&D
Aye, a cute little thing. Roof finish in particular looks great.
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