Last September whilst at the 009 Society 40th anniversary at Statfold Barn I saw their searchlight wagon and wondered if I could build one. 2 days ago I made the wagon, and yesterday the searchlight arrived in the post, which I modified and glued to the wagon, along with a chair and then sprayed it with primer. Today I painted it. It is almost finished, it just needs transfers, but I am struggling to find suitable ones. I have found some W↑D ones to go on the back of the light, I just have to decide which size to get, but I think the writing on the sides of the wagon is a step too far. I know it is not an exact replica, but it is pretty close 😊
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| The actual searchlight wagon at Statfold Barn |
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| Peco N gauge wagon chassis with 009 couplings fitted |
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| Base planking added |
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| Sides added |
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| Sides added |
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| Purchased searchlight |
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| Base of searchlight removed using a razor saw |
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| Searchlight and seat glued in place on the wagon |
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| Searchlight and seat glued in place on the wagon |
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| Sprayed with primer |
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| Sprayed with primer, lens covered with Blacktac |
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| Painted in olive drab |
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| Taking its place in my Statfold Barn freight train |
Keith
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