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4.
Once satisfied with the fit of the Sideframes, remove them from the center pieces, and set 6
aside for now.
5.
Glue one of the remaining Sideframes to a Center piece. Apply
CA to the back of the Sideframe, and use a toothpick to spread
into the cavity. Press the Sideframe on the Center part and hold
for 8 seconds.
6.
Repeat for the remaining 5 pieces.
7.
Get the 6 Sideframes that you previously set aside. Move the
glue bottle away from your work! Press the Sideframes onto the
Centers without any CA. You are doing this just to make painting
easier, which is now the next step.
Paint Trucks and Span Bolsters
1.
Painting the Trucks and Span Bolsters should be done with an airbrush only.
2.
Any shade or sheen of black will work. If you want a new look, use gloss black. Grimy black is
a good choice if you want a faded or heavily used look.
3.
For best results and quicker painting, use a quick drying solvent based paint. We use and
recommend Tru-Color paints.
4.
A small rod placed through the center of the Trucks and Span Bolsters makes handling easy
when painting. Use tape on the rod to get a snug fit.
5.
This is also a great time to remove the Coupler Covers from the cardboard packing and paint
them black as well. After the paint has dried on the coupler covers, paint the tips of the
angled air line silver. Set the Coupler Covers aside in a protected place until needed at the
end of the assembly process.
6.
Apply any weathering to the Trucks and Span Bolsters at this time.
7.
Once the paint is dry and cured, you are ready to assemble the Trucks to the Span Bolsters.
