{"id":3980,"date":"2024-05-17T14:31:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T21:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanootoday.com\/?p=3980"},"modified":"2024-08-14T15:50:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T22:50:26","slug":"handrails-for-the-sw8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanootoday.com\/?p=3980","title":{"rendered":"SW-8, part VI: Handrails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Continuing the series (which started here)<\/a>, the engine is painted now, but a few weeks ago the big push was making handrails. One of my least favorite things to do, but really necessary to do well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with the recent center cab switcher project<\/a>, I used 5\/8\u2033 A-Line handrails stanchions. In some locations, such as the railing on the side of the hood, I cut them down to just use the eye. Using prototype photos and matching details as much as practical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This next photo shows the cab end in comparison with a vintage Super-Scale NW2. I like the look I achieved much better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finally, the model before painting. The stack is a modified, vintage HO part, the bell and horn are from an AHM SW1, and the headlights are also modified from AHM parts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As I said, the model is now painted! When lettering is done I’ll have a final post on building this Worsley Works model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue to conclusion of series<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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