Resin mouldings are used for the air filter, radiater filler and fuel filler. These were attached with superglue. I've also soldered lengths of .5mm brass rod onto the roof for the airhorns to be attached to, the airhorns having holes drilled in them for the purpose. Airhorn positions vary between individual locos so beware... The exhaust can be seen in the photo at the front waiting to be attached into the exhaust casing. This was knocked up from 1mm thinwall brass tube and a piece of scrap fret.

There are also 6 door hinges to be attached to the cab rear. These are tiny, about 1mm square, and were again attached with superglue. Spares are provided, luckily none were needed. You can just about see them in this photo;

Here's a couple of photos of the body with the airhorns temporarily fitted (these will be glued in place after painting, along with the side window frames) and the exhaust in place;

The Black Beetle is currently covered in masking as the wheels have received a coat of red car primer ready to be sprayed red. And the footplate/frame is being prepared for priming.

Not many entries recently, I decided to do some overtime (rare for me!) which coincided with the forum being down.