Lochee Car Upper Saloon |
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This the upper deck
frame under construction. The sides are made the same as the lower saloon
side frames. |
The saloon interior
side panels are fitted and the upper saloon test fitted to the lower saloon. |
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Uprights were added to the front and balsa
inserts used to support the panelling. |
I wasn't happy with
the front windows, so I cut them out and rebuilt them. The front panelling
has been added using plenty of clamps to curve the 1/32 ply round the front. |
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Side panelling added. |
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These are the stair vestibules. They still need
another panel. |
The side panel and end seat now added. |
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Test fitting. |
Upper Saloon glazed - all 60 panes indvidually cut from glass slides. A grinding stone is useful to get an exact fit. Extra panelling and beading added. |
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Upper saloon destination blinds in place. The lighting is next. |
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