Bowser PRR Caboose Completed Pictures

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I completed a Bowser PRR Caboose and included two pictures.

I wasnt sure which was the better picture.

The caboose was assembled following directions and Proto 2000 33" metal wheels installed along with the Kaydee Couplers. I found the coupler boxes onery as they refused to secure the couplers strongly to the underframe.

I used Braxton Mills self adhesive powder to lightly weather the model all around. No specific color… little bit of this and that…

The model was some what light so I added pennies secured with goo until the weight reached 3 ounces. Suddenly the car “sits” on the rails and rides really well.

I do have the Antenna set for it but am praticing on another caboose kit with several spares handy as I learn to build antennas properly. If I get it right it will be installed.

Dullcote was lightly sprayed. To fini***he model. These photos also were taken on the camcorder as the zoom really helps get the good pictures. Something I dont have in my concord camera. Taking the images to the computer then hosting was a bit of work but it all worked out in the end.

Hope you like it.

Lee

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Nice job, Lee. I wish ready to run didn’t require correcting things like weighting , proper wheels, couplers, etc that we already have to do with a kit.

Bowser has a good selection of rolling stock. Some other good kits are the BRACHLINE Blue Print Series which offer a lot of detail. However, if your ready for a challenge, you may desire to assemble an AMBROID, Huff N Puff , Quality Craft or La Belle Wood craftsman Kit. .

Oh, have you tried intermountain wheels or Branchline all brass axles, they are really great. JAY BEE too are great but cost more. Good Luck and Hope to see more of your finish rolling stock pictured here.

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Nice job! Aren’t those cute little bobbers, though? I had to build one this year since I purchased a couple of BLI Pennsy locos and they looked lonely without a caboose. They’re nice kits, go together quite well (though I agree with you about those coupler pockets). I like your weathering.
Tom [^]