So some three months since the beginning of the build, the Op wagon is pretty much complete.

With brake gear, safety loops complete and seen here wearing its first coat of paint (GWR Frame Red) the wagon awaits decals, weathering and some suitable chain for the side and end stanchions.

And here lies a problem – finding scale chain. Most of the scale chain I have found is far from scale. It also (to me) doesn't look like chain. It is usually consist of rounded links and has a heavy look. Scouring the net I have found a model ship supplier who stocks chain, that looks like chain, however it is too small…

Couplings will be added once a suitable solution has been found.

Meanwhile the custom decals for the Op are complete and scaled and will be included onto a sheet of other white decals for the 1/35 project. Once the sheet is complete the set will be sent for printing.