Hopper class

[NW Modeling List]

 I start with the old Lifelike 100 ton hopper. I shorten it, lower the top rail, and replace some ribs. A lot of work, but the slope sheets are the right angle, and the side sill is the right height. The hoppers themselves are not as deep as they should be, but so far nobody has noticed The Lifelike underframe has to be reworked. I suppose there are other 100 ton models that would be suitable for this kitbash, but the old Lifelike is the only one I have used.
Jim Nichols
    On Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 08:04:38 PM CST, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:  
 
 Is there a good starting point model for doing one of these cars?


On Feb 26, 2025, at 08:43, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
Good call on H10. The spotting difference is the angle of the slope sheet and of the discharge bay are different, on the ends of the car.
Mike Rector

James WallRural Hall, NC


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