18) Drill a #65 hole to receive the center pin for the ladder
assembly. Use CA to glue the ladders in place.
Glue on the tack boards with CA.
Fold the photoetched end steps along the score line. Take care
with this step, as the photoetch will not tolerate being bent
multiple times before it will break. Mark the end step brackets,
and drill four (4) #65 holes. Using the end step as a guide, drill
#65 holes into the car body. Secure the end steps with the supplied
brass rivets (with a dab of CA).
Drill a 1/16" hole in the brakewheel housing, and secure the brake
wheel with a dab of CA.
Drill a #65 hole in the bottom of the brakewheel housing, and
using .025" wire to fashion an eyelet, attach the brake chain.
Attach the brake fulcrum to the underframe, and carefully measure
the chain. When you're satisfied with the chain length, attach the
brake wheel housing assembly to the car body.
Thread the chain through the opening in the end walk, and secure
the loose end to the brake fulcrum with a small dab of CA.
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