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Converting a Pipe Wagon to an ODA and Finishing the Roads


Leith Centrl

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So i got the roads finished on Leith Central and the works outshopped 2 more wagons.

 

First of all the road surfaces.

 

Equipment:

Fine Sandpaper, Wood Glue & Dark Grey Primer.

 

I simply spray sandpaper dark grey and stick it down not much else to say than that. I then use Metcalfe paving for pavements. Details are slowly being added to the streets using scale model scenery bits and i can really recommend giving their 70s bus stops a go. Great kit that can be built to any size

 

So the main focus this weekend has been on converting/updating the Parkside Tube wagon into an ODA open for the MOD train.

 

For this i combined the Parkside Pipe kit with parts from a VEA chassis which is handily available as a separate kit.

 

Build to body as normal but following is needed from a VEA

 

> Springs and axle box mouldings.

> Breaks

> Underfloor details.

> Breakhandles.

 

1 First step with the underframe is to file off the spring and axle boxes till the bearing hole shows through.

2 Fit Pieces listed above as you would to the VEA checking photos for position.

3 Fit Larger of the buffers to the model.

 

Do the rest of the build as per the instructions. Really happy with the results but be patient with the transfers would be my advice. 

 

More detail of the parts and what to do in the video.

 

The VEA van also featured is built as per the kit instructions

 

 Required:

Parkside Tube, Parkside VEA Chassis, Fox Wagon data panels, Railfreight logo transfers.

 

Your choice of railfreight colours.

 

Really enjoyed this one and will be doing another in the later livery once ive got through some of the wagon kit backlog. 

 

Next wagon video will focus on the 24.5t opens at the end of their revenue earning life. So plenty of weathering.

 

Hope you enjoy the video. Ill get some photos up soon aswell

 

 

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