Next up on the todo list, a batch of Coopercraft wagon kits.

This covers a pair of diagram O4 5 planks, a diagram O5 4 plank, and an O2 7 plank along with another Ratio O29 5 plank

The body of the coopercraft wagons goes together very nicely, and are very well moulded crisp components with no flash. However I am confused by the design of the floor which appears to sit far too high.

The sole bars caused big issues, in that once thinned down to take sprung replacement w irons there was still insufficient clearance to fit the part when fitted in what I assume is the correct position up against the inner ribs on the floor. In stead I glued them so that the outer edge was up against the side which (just) gives clearance.

The w irons will need further modification to remove part of the etch to clear the central ballast weight (which has been filled with lead)

I am now at a stage with the first body built and the chassis ready for W irons, the mounded w irons look very different to the version I have (Bill Bedford 1907 RCH). Which version do I require?

(I will add some photos once I can take some in daylight, as after last nights efforts I dont think they would add much!)