I posted this in the general discussion forum, thought it should be here instead.
For my Bachmann Rail Truck I wanted an enclosed body to hide the battery I use for power. Micro Mark used to have one, but no longer offer it. I got this laser cut kit from Mount Blue Model Co. http://www.mountbluemodelco.com (http://www.mountbluemodelco.com)
(http://www.mylargescale.com/1stclass/JerryBarnes/Bachman%20Rail%20truck/railtruckBoxa.JPG)
The kit went together well. I made the roof removable so I could get to the battery easily. The roof is covered with Nashua metal duct tape that I embossed with nail head textures. You peel off the backing and stick it on. I used Krylon primer and flat black with Bragdon chalks to weather.
(http://www.mylargescale.com/1stclass/JerryBarnes/Bachman%20Rail%20truck/railtruckBoxb.JPG)
The kit comes with some plastic 'hinges', I 'rusted' them some and made the latch out of excess material.
(http://www.mylargescale.com/1stclass/JerryBarnes/Bachman%20Rail%20truck/railtruckBoxc.JPG)
The cab lettering I made on my computer on Papilio ink jet vinyl. The kit comes with pre-cut plastic windows that fit in well. There is some 'cargo' on this side that I printed out to make some boxes.
Looks great Jerry, I really like the back passenger seat on yours. I made my own with styrene sheets and strips pretty much for the same reason you did. I needed to hide the receiver and batteries. I also made a stock trailer using parts from an old Bachmann handcar trailer I had in my junk box.
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh291/sharronbillc/IMG_2199.jpg)
My Missouri Western No 3 with a load of hogs headed to St Louis, passes the New Truxton station headed for a siding to get in the clear for the evening passenger train. Doggone porkers sure stink things up!! ;D
Bill
This looks really good. You did a great job with this. It looks just like the photos I have seen of Goose # 1 after the box was fitted. I'll have to have a look at this kit. Was the kit well made and easy to mount afterwards ?
( RGS G scale fan in Norway !)
Nice job Jerry.
And to you also Bill. Both rail trucks look great.
Bruce
Kit was well made, went together easily. I did modify it a bit, roof comes of to access the battery.