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Peter's Model Railroading | The Equipment | Hoppers
PRR GLa
Model Information
Information about the scratchbuilt model.
July 16, 2017
Construction: Frame
Building the frame of the model.
July 11, 2015
Construction: Hopper
Building the hopper body itself.
August 15, 2015
Construction: Weights
Concealing weight in the body.
August 15, 2015
Construction: Interior
Completing the interior detailing.
September 17, 2015
Construction: Exterior
Completing the exterior of the body.
December 12, 2015
Construction: Hopper Bay
Adding bay details.
January 14, 2016
Construction: Brakes
Installing the brake system components.
March 07, 2016
Construction: Grab Irons
Forming and installing grab irons.
March 20, 2016
Construction: Final Details
Adding some more bits 'n' pieces.
May 27, 2016
Construction: Couplers & Wheels
Trucks, wheels, and couplers.
June 16, 2016
Construction: Finishing
Painting, applying decals, and weathering
July 16, 2017