Scratch building a 3 dome tank car

General Discussion FSM Ready Room
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Found some PVC so I decided to make a 3 dome tank car for my O garage train layout…

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Thats looking pretty cool. Heavy?

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Not really …red oxide primer.

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Philo426:

Wow ! Now that’s a bright orange! Could it be a model of a very caustic product Tanker Car?

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Jet way AV gas!

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I like the detailing with the bolt heads.

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Thanks!they are straight pins. I am making the frame from 1/8 "Evergreen square tubing…

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Philo, I’ve got to hand it to you. You do some darn awsome work. You take on all types of builds and make them outstanding. [t$t] [t$t] [t$t]

Jim [cptn]

Stay Safe.

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Thanks!it is a fun challenge!

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Initial track testing went well…

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Made the ladders out of sprue and aluminum tubing…

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Platform built ,painted and Installed…

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Installed the hand rails and calling it done Fun and inexpensive project that results In a unique piece of rolling stock for my I gauge train table.Well worthwhile…

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well;

Gotta say-That’s one good looking specialty Tank Car!