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DRGW caboose

The caboose chassis is done. Bettendorf trucks are installed for test.

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DRGW caboose

Steps are added. Inbetween the steps the MTL coupler will be installed.

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DRGW caboose

Three sides are done. The left and right side is actually a multi layer. The rivets are punched from the inside before the layers where glued together.

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DRGW caboose

The caboose is getting some shape...

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DRGW caboose

Detailing is started. The paint is a self mixed out of yellow and red Humbrol. The brake wheel is 'borrowed' from a Märklin car.

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DRGW caboose

The interior was also painted. Because the caboose is light, I decided to add some lead. To add some more detail I left the rear door open.

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DRGW caboose

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DRGW caboose

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DRGW caboose

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DRGW caboose

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