I have over 40 emails asking me to produce a Step-by-Step photo "essay" on how difficult it is to build a brass caboose. Since I etched the first sheet on Sunday, I thought I would oblige and do one. Since I despise atta-boys and want real criticism, this is the best place. It may be filled with goofs and triumphs, but I am willing to show all. I will start and if everyone wants, I'll continue.
Here is the SP C-40-3 Caboose sheet right out of the etcher. There is details on both sides of the pieces.
Remove the basic shell sections; Sides, Ends And Inner Floor. The Sides & Ends fold with a solid back and a half-etched detail outer layer. Begin by folding the Sides and Ends.
When the Side and End halves are folded together, you can begin to see the layers of details.
The Inner Floor has tabs that go into slots on the back of the Sides. Begin attaching the first Side to the Floor. Be sure the wood plank detail on the Landings is facing up.
Slide the Landing through the slot on the End and secure the End to both the Inner Floor and the First Side.
What you see took me less than 15 minutes to complete. I continue and shoot some more pics.
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