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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: ohlavache on August 31, 2022, 07:04:51 PM

Title: Possible to modify a Peco wagon ?
Post by: ohlavache on August 31, 2022, 07:04:51 PM
Hello.
I am considering buying this wagon from Peco: NR-39M
https://peco-uk.com/collections/peco/products/bolster-wagon2

Do you know if I can get rid of the bolster and also replace the wood floor ?
Thanks by advance.
Title: Re: Possible to modify a Peco wagon ?
Post by: exmouthcraig on August 31, 2022, 07:12:54 PM
The bolster just pulls off but the floor will be moulded with the 2 plank sides.

Would it not be easier to buy a chassis kit and scratch build your own 2 plank wagon around the floor of your choice???
Title: Re: Possible to modify a Peco wagon ?
Post by: Steven B on September 01, 2022, 08:54:16 AM
As mentioned above, the bolster will pull off.

The planked deck could be filled and the filed/sanded flat, or a thin piece of plasticard/metal glued over the top.

Steven B.
Title: Re: Possible to modify a Peco wagon ?
Post by: 5213 65J on September 01, 2022, 09:52:04 AM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/125/8876-010922095025.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=125562)
I managed to file off the bolster pin and "turntable" to make these. Iwanted to retain a wooden deck so simply rescribed it.
Title: Re: Possible to modify a Peco wagon ?
Post by: ohlavache on September 01, 2022, 12:42:44 PM
Quote from: 5213 65J on September 01, 2022, 09:52:04 AM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/125/8876-010922095025.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=125562)
I managed to file off the bolster pin and "turntable" to make these. I wanted to retain a wooden deck so simply rescribed it.

Which tools did you use to get this result ?
Thanks.
Title: Re: Possible to modify a Peco wagon ?
Post by: 5213 65J on September 01, 2022, 01:40:53 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/125/8876-010922133400.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=125575)
I mainly used the flat file with the slightly upturned end. When no trace of the bolster etc. remained I rescribed the planks with the point of a craft knife using a steel ruler to make sure the lines were straight. Once happy with result a coat of slightly gloopy paint covered the worst of any remaining blemishes.
Title: Re: Possible to modify a Peco wagon ?
Post by: chrism on September 01, 2022, 02:51:07 PM
Quote from: 5213 65J on September 01, 2022, 01:40:53 PM
I mainly used the flat file with the slightly upturned end. When no trace of the bolster etc. remained I rescribed the planks with the point of a craft knife using a steel ruler to make sure the lines were straight. Once happy with result a coat of slightly gloopy paint covered the worst of any remaining blemishes.

I do hope that's paint on the knife  :goggleeyes:
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