I love the idea of the competition, is it just 009 or any narrow gauge using that wagon?
My interpretation was that the resulting kitbash should be any narrow gauges (from 6.5 mm to 14mm) in 4 mm:1 foot scale (1:76) or HO scale (3.5 mm:1 foot or 1:87) as that is within the 'family' of scale/gauge combinations that come under the 009 Society's umbrella.
Quote from: JulienW on May 13, 2020, 09:56
My interpretation was that the resulting kitbash should be any narrow gauges (from 6.5 mm to 14mm) in 4 mm:1 foot scale (1:76) or HO scale (3.5 mm:1 foot or 1:87) as that is within the 'family' of scale/gauge combinations that come under the 009 Society's umbrella.
That was my feeling too. I am "experimenting" with 0-9 at the moment so this would kill two birds with one stone, although I am not sure that this wagon actually lends itself to be converted into a coach, unless I use the sides upside down as the seats.
I was planning a Dundas order next week, its a significant birthday and the kids have already said they will be sending money :-)
I like the sound of this challenge but I think the difficulty will be thinking of something that's not too obvious (such as just putting seats in the wagon).
I have ideas but not sure they qualify, such as making it a mobile canteen or "hammock car" for volunteers working on the (Heritage) railway, But I don't think its going to be big enough.
Sounds like fun. Go for it! I think an important criterion is to complete it - which is where I will probably not qualify. ::)
Quote from: GraemeD on May 18, 2020, 10:17
Sounds like fun. Go for it! I think an important criterion is to complete it - which is where I will probably not qualify. ::)
This is my risk, it has to be something I want to use anyway because with only 6 months to complete a wagon its going to be tight. :-)