I added the scale 2x10 wood steps below the cargo door using
medium-viscosity CA. Kadee #58 scale-size couplers make a big
visual difference on a smaller piece of logging train equipment.
Because the final finish and weathering touches apply to both
models, I’ll leave that description until later.
Caboose #3, get started
TB&B #3 looked like [13] at the start of the project. As with
Caboose #2, I left the Northern Pacific lettering and paint on the
body and used that finish as the base coat for my Boxcar Red
later on. [14] shows the pair of new windows I added to the right
side of the caboose, opposite the location of the new cargo door.
The Tichy #8067 windows proved just the right size to somewhat
match up with the existing windows in the caboose body.
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12. Hammond Lumber #1 was a typical inspiration for
TB&T #3. Photo courtesy of Glen Comstock collection.
Logging cabooses - 7
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13. TB&B #3 started as an MDC wood-sheathed
caboose kit minus its cupola. A cargo door and Tichy
windows were planned additions.
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14. A pair of windows were added to the non-door side
of the caboose.
MRH-Oct 2014
