Z Scale SN Caboose R1

Western Pacific (WP) and Sacramento Northern (SN) outside braced caboose

This model does not include a chassis or trucks. 

The model is designed for hand rails of approximately 0.008" diameter phoshor bronze wire.  The caboose end rail stantions.

This is directly reduced from the N Scale version so the coupler pocket will need to be modified  by you.  Most of the grab irons are 18".  BLMA #60 and #58 grab irons can be used instead of bending your own.  Brake wheels are also not included.  For the chains on the end I recommend the pre blackened A-Line 40 links per inch product.

I highly recommend staining the parts before assembly.  The parts are translucent and it is otherwise hard to judge alignment without this step. Be sure to thoroughly clean off remaining wax residue from models. I use 91% rubbing alcohol and an ultrasonic cleaner.

Paint with Mr. Hobby, Mr. Surfacer 500 BR506 to smooth out print lines.