mwb posted:CBQer posted:mwb posted:CBQer posted:I have been working on the CBQ Drovers caboose. Interesting build.
I am a bit concerned about making the of the roof. Suggestions?
Dick
Pictures would be helpful - what kind of roof? What's the concern?
It has an old style passenger curve end only on one end.
Dick
Clerestory roof?
Ok, should be some templates included in the kit - make copies and glue them up to some cardstock so you can cut them out and handle them.
Taking your time the 5-8 times you do this is probably reasonable; I'll suggest a 4-in-hand rasp to to do a rough shaping and moderately fine work then as well. After that, sanding blocks from 60 t0 220 grit to get really close. Then much finer sanding to get to a near polished surface while all the time checking against those templates and also against the car body. If you're going to just paint it, then sanding sealer and steel wool 1st until smooth; if you're going to cover it with "canvas" and paint that you don't have to go quite as far as the perfect surface.
I get impatient now and again with such stuff and just nail it with the upright belt sander
Yes, celestory. Wish me luck as I have a belt sander too.
