WR 360 Locomotive

[Vincent Power]

The engine and mechanicals have been installed permanently into the chassis. I've added the pipes and connections as well.

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This view perhaps gives a better look at the additional pipes I included. I feel these details give a nice complicated look to this area, plus they visually connect all the elements together. I should point out that where some of the pipes seem to go nowhere or stop abruptly, this area will be invisible once the bodywork goes on.

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Finally, some close ups shots

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Next should be placing the body onto the chassis.
Cheers,
Vincent

[Philipp Gross]

Hold on, 2020 was two years ago, wasn't it? No?

No matter how long it took, I'm glad you're back on this build

All those pipes and tubes really make a big difference, I gues OOTB there is very little? And the weathering is just the icing on the cake, it ties everything together really well

Philipp

[Vincent Power]

Thanks Philipp.

The aftermarket engine has none of the pipes and wiring I could see in the references I used, so I had to scratch them myself. It was challenging at times trying to work out where each of them started and finished, but in the end, I think it was worth the effort.

I'm working on the chassis and driving wheels at the moment and should have a small update soon. Thanks for looking.

Cheers,
Vincent

[Vincent Power]

Another update for you all. The Pre Base Coat shading is done, ready for the next stage.
The body is only dry fitted at this stage so I can guage the overall effect of the shading. The roof is off kilter because it's a little warped but I am confident it will pull into shape with a little pressure and glue.

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Thanks for looking.

Cheers,
Vincent

[Bryan Krueger]

Wow. Great updates. That engine look spot on!