Kitbasher's Delight Conversion Series(Cab with Side Doors)
The fun way to experience kitbashing! You can convert an "ordinary" HO scale 70-ton switcher into a rugged On30 loco for your pike ... or use this kit to modify the HO loco of your choice. Here's how to get started:
Click here for an illustrated article about building this kit!
KD-07 kit includes complete cab, pilots and corner steps. Cab includes: four walls, removable roof, false floor, window stock and wire for grab-irons.
- Please read the article linked above to select the right kit for your project!
- To build the 35-ton critter shown, you'll need a Bachmann HO scale 70-ton switcher, Kadee #47 couplers, material to widen the deck and material for any detailing changes that you wish to copy from our article ... or your own creative changes.
- Or ... use this cab with the HO loco of your choice and review our article to help plan your project and extra materials.
Detail parts not included. Suggested BVM details: 404 Wood Toolbox, 407 Air Tank & Toolbox Combo, 409 Headlight, 411 Bell, 412 Air Horn, 417 Chain, GC-1 Tools and/or GC-2 Loco Tools ... pick-n-choose what you like! - Scale measurements (cab): 7' wide across ends x 5'4" across sides x 6'3" high. Pilots 7' wide. 15" minimum radius if using 70-ton loco.
- Kit requires assembly! You'll need paint, glue (ACC or 5-minute epoxy) and basic modeling tools.
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This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 25 October, 2008.
