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Re: N Scale Business Car Build (NS/PGE/BCR/BCPM)
« Reply #60 on: July 18, 2026, 06:09:26 PM »
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Tim, this an excellent built...as usual.  After we chatted the other day I had a thought about the sides that keep popping off. What if you drilled a tiny hole in the end, through the side assembly, and inserted a piece of .008" wire, secure it with CA and them trim the front and back?  It would create a positive connection right through the side and would look like a rivet.  Another idea, you could drill two holes, say above and below the rivet strips on the belt line, and " sew" a loop of .006" brass wire in creating a strap over the belt.  Glue it from the back.  Do it in line with a seam and once you fill the holes it would disappear.  They'll never come loose.  Hmmmm, now that I've typed this, it might work on my Kaslo Shops/Central Hobbies F-units that the grills keep popping off.

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Re: N Scale Business Car Build (NS/PGE/BCR/BCPM)
« Reply #61 on: August 04, 2026, 01:32:21 AM »
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Final Details
I have installed the final parts for this build.

The frets for the etched sides included cut levers, so I installed those front and rear:






I tacked the rear curtain above the observation platform in place with WS Scenic Accents Glue, for final photographs prior to painting and for a test fit:




I also tacked the front diaphragm in place for photos:




I installed 3D printed track inspection lights on the rear railing:




And with that, the car is ready for final clean-up prior to painting!


Tim



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Re: N Scale Business Car Build (NS/PGE/BCR/BCPM)
« Reply #62 on: August 04, 2026, 01:42:33 AM »
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Assembly Complete
Here are some views of the fully assembled car (interior excluded).

Left Side View:




Right Side View:




Front Left Oblique View:




Right Rear Oblique View:




The car will now be disassembled for painting:  black trucks, underframe, roof and diaphragm, Tuscan Red carbody and Dark Green curtain.


Tim
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Re: N Scale Business Car Build (NS/PGE/BCR/BCPM)
« Reply #63 on: August 04, 2026, 08:56:49 AM »
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Fantastic work Tim! Can't wait to see it in paint! This has been a super fun and inspiring project to follow along with!
Check out my YouTube Channel youtube.com/@NScaleTrainBoy and the B&CCS at bccsrailroad.weebly.com!

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Re: N Scale Business Car Build (NS/PGE/BCR/BCPM)
« Reply #64 on: August 05, 2026, 12:37:53 AM »
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Looks great Tim, but is the window closest to the rear platform on the right side of the cars is a little askew? It looks like it’s not not sitting flush to the car side on the rear edge…

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Re: N Scale Business Car Build (NS/PGE/BCR/BCPM)
« Reply #65 on: August 06, 2026, 12:12:00 PM »
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Looks great Tim, but is the window closest to the rear platform on the right side of the cars is a little askew? It looks like it’s not not sitting flush to the car side on the rear edge…

I think you mean left side and yes the window has de-laminated there so I will have to repair it.  An ongoing problem with this build.


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