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| CXB Sheep Wagon after added detailing and painting |
The 3D-printed model includes:
- Floor detail include double floors on upper and lower decks
- Roof including rain strips and downpipes
- Detailed axleboxes and springs
- Brake shoes and vacuum brake cylinder
- Vacuum brake hoses
- Brake lever
- Shunter's step
Most of the photos show the model after detailing, but prior to painting. The grey parts are produced by the 3D printing process. As always, click on any of the photos to zoom in.To complete the model, the modeller will be required to add:
- Wheels (12 mm diameter 4-hole or disc, 26 mm axle length)
- Etched brass W-irons (available from Railwest models).
- Brass bearings (e.g. North Yard 2 mm diameter, pinpoint)
- Couplers and fixing screws (e.g. 2-56). Recommended couplers are Kadee #158 with #262 draft gear boxes. Note that the #242 draft gear boxes, supplied with the #158 couplers, have a different mounting hole location and are also too wide to clear the brake pipe. If preferred, Kadee #148 couplers can be used with the "full size" knuckle rather than the "scale" knuckle. Both the #148 and #158 are "Whisker" couplers.
- Self tapping screws for fixing body and W-irons - 1 mm x 3 mm pan head, 6 required per wagon. (DCC Concepts DCS-PH103).
- Brass wire (0.4 mm) for horizontal rods in body sides and doors, upper door guide rods, end handrails, and brake rod. 3 lengths are required per wagon.
- Glue, paint, decals, etc.
The two sections are 3D-printed on their sides, which results in a good surface finish on the roof and outside surfaces.
For help with assembly, see the CXB Construction Tips. For information on the prototype CXB's, see the WA Wagon Pages.
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