Re-detailing a MTH N5C Cabin.

I really look forward to seeing your project progress.  I currently sold my N5Cs in favor of N5B cabins.  However, I always like the porthole windows of the N5b even if I felt the MTH version was a bit "chunky" for my liking. 

Malcolm, beautiful detail work on the PRR cabin car ends.  Can't wait to see the finished product.

As to the Penn Central urges, apply cold compresses, take aspirin and push fluids until the fever subsides.

You'll be OK. 

George

@G3750 posted:

As to the Penn Central urges, apply cold compresses, take aspirin and push fluids until the fever subsides.

You'll be OK. 

George

This is a chronic affliction for which there is no known cure.  I know.  I have it, too

Tom

NICE! I have to watch this thread! From the last Cabin Feaver/Mth sell off, I acquired 3 undecorated Premier N8 cabin cars [no boxes] I am looking to see what details can be added b4 paint.

Hi Malcolm,

I have always admired your work, and I bet this will one will be exquisite!  Keep us posted on your progress. 

John

By the way, I originally used Protocraft couplers, as their boxes were the only ones small enough to fit between the crash posts. Unfortunately, they would sometimes uncouple from the Kadee on the last car of the train.  Literally leaving the caboose behind.  I found that with some judicious filing I could get a Kadee to fit into the Protocraft box, thus solving the problem.  I left the Protocraft coupler on the rear.

Jonathan, chunky is the word but fortunately the chunky parts come off easily. Thank you

George & Tom, I recently got the Morning Sun book on PC cabins and I cant put it down.  I am about to send Southern fans into orbit as I am painting a b/w cab in the PC scheme. I apologize to them in advance.

HS Curve, I have 2 stripped N8’s also. One will be PC as I am using the train phone antenna on the N5C. I haven’t decided if I am going to fill all those holes on the roof or overlay it with styrene.

John, Thank you for starting this with your beautiful conversion. I have a PC N5B I want to re-detail too but I’m being told i should not strip that model because of its scarcity.  That has never stopped me before.

I’ll post more pics as I get deeper into this.  Thank you all.

I’ve got the new handrails on and the roof drilled for the train phone antenna.  I still have to build a new under frame to replace the stamped metal frame.

Looking good, Malcolm. Can’t wait to see the finished model.

Thanks Artie.  I got the train phone equipment on but the wires will go on later. The running boards “thinned up” nicely.

I’m researching color now. I have SCII PRR caboose red but the color I want was more of a rusty red. I’ve got all my cabooses books out searching now.

This is fantastic, I can’t wait to see the end result

With the weather we are expecting may be a while to I get to paint it but it is ready for paint.

@Tom Densel posted:

This is a chronic affliction for which there is no known cure.  I know.  I have it, too

Tom

I am alerting the CDC.  This has to be nipped in the bud. 

Just wait for the vaccine.  I'm sure they'll get to it.

George

@Brother_Love posted:

With the weather we are expecting may be a while to I get to paint it but it is ready for paint.

Its interesting you removed the chunky handrails yet left the chunky Trainphone antenna supports. You are aware of Brass O scale Trainphone Antenna supports from Bill Davis of American O scale as well as Bowser [Cal Scale]?

@prrhorseshoecurve posted:

Its interesting you removed the chunky handrails yet left the chunky Trainphone antenna supports. You are aware of Brass O scale Trainphone Antenna supports from Bill Davis of American O scale as well as Bowser [Cal Scale]?

Yes, someone else contacted me about them also. I have a set of the Cal Scale on hand but I’m saving them for the N5B.  I just cant justify using them ona $20 caboose.  Thanks

@Brother_Love posted:

Yes, someone else contacted me about them also. I have a set of the Cal Scale on hand but I’m saving them for the N5B.  I just cant justify using them ona $20 caboose.  Thanks

Well after YOU get through modifying the cabin car, it will certainly not be worth $20.00!

@prrhorseshoecurve posted:

Well after YOU get through modifying the cabin car, it will certainly not be worth $20.00!

Thanks. I decided to splurge and add the brass antenna parts.  I will get those off next week and get them replaced. As they say, “its only money.”

You know, the antenna brackets did not look bad when the cabin was on my desk but the more I study the photos the worse thy look.

You guys were right, these will be a vast improvement.

You guys were right, the scale antenna kit makes a great difference! I drilled out the MTH smokestack too, the crews will appreciate that.

Now you're cooking!

Brother that was a great improvement.

I have always felt it was better to take time and do it right- this you have done.

Almost wish I had one..

Purplepapa

Fantastic Malcolm! Can't wait to see it finished up and painted!

@Brother_Love posted:

You guys were right, the scale antenna kit makes a great difference! I drilled out the MTH smokestack too, the crews will appreciate that.

@Brother_Love

That is GREAT work!!!!! Where did you get the scale antenna and the cabin car grab irons including the ones on the cupola roof and the curved ones on the car-body sides for the steps?

Thank you.

Randy Harrison

Malcolm;    Great job on the caboose!   Good decision in investing on the brass parts, you will not be sorry in the long run!   You had put so much effort into detailing the caboose, it was a wise choice to "go the distance" and go for the gold!   Looking forward to seeing the end results......