RCKF Coiled Steel
Wagons
The basis for the
RCKF is the BGB “VFSX” (Cat. no. BK30) or the “CSX” (Cat. no. BK31).
Drill underframe
as per instructions for bogies and handrails.
Revert to the top
section and select one of the three coil cradle units (either the middle one or
one of the outer ones, but not ones on the extremities). By using one of the
outer cradles you will have a spare one for a later project!
The length of the
finished cradle must be 36.5mm long. Cut cradle 36.5 mm (18.25 mm either side
of its centre). I used a mitre box using a brand new X-Acto saw blade. Take
care with your cutting because this product is brittle.
Secure the cradle
to the dead centre of the chassis.
Using 0.020”
styrene, cut two rectangular sections 26 mm x 4 mm, then cut these pieces
diagonally, corner to corner, to make four triangular pieces.
Glue these into
position, butting up to the centre cradle.
When dry, sand
all side detail from the model. Use modeller’s putty to fill any gaps or
irregularities in the sides.
Cut 4 x 3.00 mm
sections of Evergreen Styrene (Cat.no. 262 Channel) stake pockets and fit each
one to the outer ends of the centre cradle (see photo of completed model at top
of page).
Fit fine detail,
as per instructions.
Paint model in
National Rail Grey, and decal when dry.
Assemble Hanovale
or Scaleways cradles as per instructions, and paint National Rail Orange.
Glue each of
these cradles 12.00 mm in from the ends of the wagon.