Over the last few weeks I worked on two more variations of the card tippler, proving that I really am far too easily distracted by new ideas.
In a rare flash of planning, I made two variations on the one wagon, to save time, which is why the two pictures are taken from different ends: I wanted to see how much the appearance of the wagon would change withonly three vertical braces, and then with no horizontal strapping. Different sided wagons could, of course raise eyebrows, although you can’t see both sides at once anyway, so why not? it could double your apparent fleet, just don’t turn them around.
However, my goal was to gain practice making and weathering models from card rather than start a 1:32 scale empire, so I’m happy enough and I think I’ve got enough ideas to make a start on smaller scale models. I don’t know if the container wagon will be card- it would need a lot of thin, easily breakable sections, but simple things like the container are perfect subjects. I can even get some corrugated card that would work for sides, although that would mean spending money. I’m wondering if a 1:55 version of the RHB Van would be possible in card though: The ribbed sides may need to be a bit thicker but overall I reckon it could work.
The good news is that with the house move happening and running smoothly, I can start to negotiate for a couple of metres wall space as we plan the new apartment, so a layout may well be coming along soon…
