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File:Kitsap Live Steamers Caboose 10.jpg|The short section of the roof is prepared for welding. The roof is stitch welded on the inside. | File:Kitsap Live Steamers Caboose 10.jpg|The short section of the roof is prepared for welding. The roof is stitch welded on the inside. | ||
File:Kitsap Live Steamers Caboose 11.jpg|A box full of detail parts from [[Precision Steel Car]]. | File:Kitsap Live Steamers Caboose 11.jpg|A box full of detail parts from [[Precision Steel Car]]. | ||
File:Kitsap Live Steamers Caboose 12.jpg|The steps must be cut the same length. I trimmed all these to the same length in the mill. | |||
File:Kitsap Live Steamers Caboose 13.jpg|The instructions suggested clamping the steps to a section 1x1 inch angle aluminum. I chose instead to use magnetic holders, which worked quite well. In the background you can see where I blew a hole in the side of the caboose while welding. This was easily fixed later by filling in with a wire welder. | |||
File:Kitsap Live Steamers Caboose 14.jpg|A complete set of welded steps. | |||
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Revision as of 23:00, 17 June 2015
Build Gallery
Laying out the base and other parts for the Kitsap Live Steamers caboose kit. Photo by Daris A Nevil, April 2015.
Bottom view of the floor shows stitch welds. These welds were made using a red Lincoln "tombstone" welder (seen under the table) with 1/8 inch 6011 rods. You must be very careful to prevent warpage during welding, even with this thicker material. By careful I mean make short stitch welds (1/4 inch) and allow to cool between welds (10-15 seconds). Use lots of C-clamps to hold materials tightly together during welding.
The four sides have been welded together and to the floor. Be sure to use a square to align the sides. Note the angle iron on the upper edge was welded in sections. This was a grave mistake on my part, as it causes severe warpage of the sides. I later removed these and replaced with one long piece as the instructions suggest.
A box full of detail parts from Precision Steel Car.
The instructions suggested clamping the steps to a section 1x1 inch angle aluminum. I chose instead to use magnetic holders, which worked quite well. In the background you can see where I blew a hole in the side of the caboose while welding. This was easily fixed later by filling in with a wire welder.