A start on the first common user wagon for the layout, a Ratio kit for a 1930s GWR 5 plank.
I am building this with Bill Bedford sprung wirons, as such some modification was needed on the chassis. This followed the process used on my Parkside Fruit D, cutting off the w irons then thinning down the chassis solebars next to where the etch will sit. The floor supports were then cut off to provide clearance for the w iron (learning from the Fruit D in that this time the 3mm length next to the solebar was kept to help support the headstock.
The rest of the build so far followed the instructions, gluing sides to the floor etc.
The next step is waiting for some sprung w irons from Eileen's, then I will finish off the break gear.
Should have at least one more of these kits in the post somewhere.
I am now going to have to go back to my previously built ventilated van and perform the same chassis modifications...
I also dug out a couple more private owner coal wagons, once I have a few more of these the aim is to make a start on weathering the hell out of them as per Craig's MRJ article (which I really aught to try and get a copy of...)
On friday I will be heading to the sorting office to pick up the rest of this weeks shopping, a big order of Cooper Craft and Parkside kits, along with 3 Airfix cattle wagons from ebay. The latter are a slightly more longer term project with the sorting of the roof profile needed...
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