1/300 ETWNC Wood Hopper 300 x3

This is a 1/300 scale model for use with T gauge track, as a pack of 3 to reduce the unit cost.

These are body shells only, and do not include trucks/bogies, couplers or track as in the images. They are delivered in clear plastic and require painting.

It represents an East Tennesee & Western North Carolina (Tweetsie) wood hopper car.

NOTE: Whilst all other models in my shop have been previously printed this one has not. I have just completed it and am awaiting other models for  a full order before I order it for myself, but have put it in the shop in case anyone wishes to give it a try.

The model is designed to use bogies (P-029) plus couplers from Tgauge.com. Alternatively, if wanting 3 or more pairs, then it is cheaper to get the adjustable chassis pack and remove the bogies and couplers.

For paint, any acrylic will work well. I used Vallejo on the photographed model. Ordinarily I would have left the interior as unpainted wood, however none of the prototype photos I found showed the interior, and all the models I saw had it painted, so I did likewise.

Before painting it is important to clean the prints. Scrubbing in  warm water and the rinsing thoroughly will acheive this, however I prefer to leave the parts soaking in white spirits for several hours instead. This had the added benefit of turning the print white, which makes it easier to see what you are painting.