BMT - Logbook March 2006

This article was published Mar 01, 2006.

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Here is the projects I have been working with this month. Still nothing done on the coach, but I will, the interest is still high. The water tower is almost finished only smaller details like handles and ladder remains.

The coal wagon was a test on how big it would be in 7/8 scale and in general the appearance. Eventually I want to build a string of these, but not sure yet on which type to use.


Coal Tub

A free interpretation of Tim Stolle's great plan in Jan-Feb 2003 Gazette.

This was a test to see how it would look as a model. When I made up my mind, I will make a batch of these.

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Mariefred Water Tower

This tower exist in real life at the 'SLJ association in Sweden.

The project started as a 'sick in bed' project, second picture below shows how far I reached before I got well again. The rest is basically done yesterday (saturday 25/3).

Water Tower -- In real life at ÖSLJ.
Water Tower -- In real life at ÖSLJ.
Pict0775 -- The paper model to the left was the reason for this project, had to make one for myself in 7/8.
Pict0775 -- The paper model to the left was the reason for this project, had to make one for myself in 7/8.
Pict0775-2 -- a bit closer
Pict0775-2 -- a bit closer
Pict0984 -- first floor is done, started on the tower.
Pict0984 -- first floor is done, started on the tower.
Pict0987 -- here almost all sides are done
Pict0987 -- here almost all sides are done
Pict0988 -- complete done, time for paint
Pict0988 -- complete done, time for paint
Pict0994 -- test fit
Pict0994 -- test fit
Pict1005 -- test fit with roof
Pict1005 -- test fit with roof
Pict1010 -- roof is covered with pieces from old bed sheets, kindly supplied by my wife. When fasten, I did dredge it in a 50/50 white glue and water mix. When dry it gets rockhard, the process also stretches the material. Normal acryl paint finish the job.
Pict1010 -- roof is covered with pieces from old bed sheets, kindly supplied by my wife. When fasten, I did dredge it in a 50/50 white glue and water mix. When dry it gets rockhard, the process also stretches the material. Normal acryl paint finish the job.
Pict1012 -- Tar-aa !! almost done.
Pict1012 -- Tar-aa !! almost done.
Pict1013 -- just another angle.
Pict1013 -- just another angle.