I wanted to share with you all my latest acquisition. My friend Tom Teeples (he built the brake sled for me on an earlier post) wanted a project and I wanted a model of #29 so our wishes coincided. I first saw a photo of the caboose on Mike Condren's web site and it was one of those "gotta have moments". Keith Robinson supplied an opposite side view of it, I had a AMB caboose model for the conversion and Tom did the rest. As you can see it is Frisco unique and Tom did a masterful job on it. Larry
That is an awesome caboose! The weathering is just right and makes that caboose very realistic. I love those old side door cabooses.
As Larry mentioned, I helped Tom with an image of one of the sides of the caboose, but I never got to see the finished product until now.
That's pretty sharp alright. Very nice stuff, I sure hope to do some of that when I move, course a new layout will be the first order, Wow, I'm already drawing plans, suppose that's how you know when your hooked. I may try some of the Lebonon sub this time, Rolla, sub, I always liked the Steelville line. Course that's where my family is from. Little place called Edgar Springs.The old farm mas their, we used to swim in the river, don't know which one though, too little. The Devil's Elbow
Bill, you need to ensure your layout design has operating in mind. If you want me to assist in sorting that out, I'm game. Besides, I would like to operate on it with friends from here in KC (like Rick McClellan and others). There is a good bunch of Frisco modelers in Springfield that can probably be counted on to help build if you intend to operate. They are all operators, so helping build another operating layout is right down their alley. I would also like to get in on the building.
Another good-looking Frisco-specific item, Larry. How'd Tom build the end-ladder? It has a nice look to it. Thanks very much for sharing, Best Regards,
I'm not sure of the specifics on the ladder but I'll ask him when I see him, probably on Friday. Larry
It looks like the ladder that comes with the AMB kit. The sides are laser cut wood with pre drilled holes and the rungs are wire. Fairly difficult to assemble but obviously the results are worth the effort. I'm about to start on my third AMB kit and I highly recommend them to anyone. #29 is a most excellent example of what can be done with them.
Jim, thanks for the info. My biggest frustration has been trying to scratchbuild end ladders for cabooses, tenders, etc. that look good to my eye. I've tried brass sides with wires, but I think I either need better tools or more practice. Most likely, the latter. Best Regards,
I've started using ladders that come in the Central Valley stairs and ladders variety pack. Great variety and no frustration. I'm getting old and lazy.
