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This is a continuation of the Build-it clinics that were presented during the March 2024 NERx virtual convention. During NERx and through the summer the modeler has been given the information needed to scratch-build the basic body of a 36’ wooden boxcar. In this presentation Jim describes the steps needed to complete the detailing of the car–brake lines and rigging, grab irons, cut bars, etc. Hands-on detail modeling of the car at the Lakeshores’24 will take place at one of the Learning Tables in the Interchange Room on Friday and Saturday. The project is aimed at novice modelers, but even those with years of experience may learn a trick or two.
For those who started making the 36’ boxcar during NERx, please be sure to attend the clinic and make some time for the Learning Table sessions in between other activities at Lakeshores’24.
If you didn’t start during NERx, you can still catch up. Please take a look at the archived presentations, and if they interest you, email superintendent@lakeshoresnmra.org for information on ordering a materials packet which has enough supplies to build one car with enough extra to cover a few goofs. The cost for the materials packet is $30 and includes shipping.
…and even if you aren’t able to do any modeling over the next few months but just want to see and hear what this scratch-building project is all about, feel free to sit in on this Clinic and its associated Learning Table. No pre-registration is required.
These are the links to the archived virtual clinics on the NERx site:
