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PRR FM
Model Information
Information about the scratch-built model.
June 18, 2014
Construction: Frame
Constructing the basic steel body.
February 12, 2014
Construction: Couplers & Wheels
Building truck bolsters and installing couplers.
January 30, 2013
Construction: Stake Pockets
Preparing for and installing the stake pockets.
February 13, 2013
Construction: Exterior Details
Fabricating the various detailing parts to dress up the car.
April 14, 2013
Construction: Painting
Painting the cars.
April 19, 2013
Construction: Decking
Installing the wooden deck.
April 21, 2013
Construction: Decals
Applying the decals.
June 16, 2014
Construction: Conclusion
Some closing thoughts about this project.
April 21, 2013
Coupler Conversion
Installing Sergent S-scale couplers.
June 24, 2014
Coupler Conversion II
Installing HO-scale Walthers ProtoMax couplers.
January 10, 2015
References
Links to other web sites about FM car models.
August 09, 2018