Razorback Traction Co.: Crocodile Update 1/3/14

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As one of my New Year’s resolutions, I vowed to get some work on the Crocodile done…

(for previous pic, see: http://cs.trains.com/ctt/f/95/t/225848.aspx )

In order to install the trolley poles and pantograph, the roof headlights and air tanks had to go, alas. Dremel + saw blade = lotsa sawdust:

Helpful Hobby Hint: Those cheap plastic signs at Walleyworld make a great source of inexpensive sheet styrene:

Some sanding later:

A bit of putty to fill in the holes:

Plastruct roofwalks cover a multitude of sins:

Test fitting the pantograph (the “insulators” are brass threaded inserts salvaged from barcode scanners):

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So what’s your plan for the paint scheme?

Becky

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Solid red with black roofwalks, eventually. :slight_smile:

In the next installment, I demonstrate how Lectric Shave and a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser remove markings without damaging the plastic… :smiley:

Mitch