Virtual Modelers 2.3
October - December 2003

Join VM 3.0 for first quarter 2004. The email list address link is just below. The subject of our efforts is being "debated" currently.

The Virtual Modelers email list can be accessed at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/virtualmodelers/

VM 2.3 is in swing. We are building resin truss rod cars. There are many choices for this one including, but not limited to the following:

Tom Lawler is the first to send in photos of his completed model. here is what Tom had to say: "I did the CB&Q XM-18 with AB brakes.  This is my third truss rod car but only the first I have built for myself.  Another open door to make things interesting.  The closed door interior side was done by purchasing a 6' wood door from Westerfield, sanding it very thin and then gluing it to the inside of the closed door.  Interior is a Red Caboose kit."


All photos by Tom Lawler

Tony Higgins sent in the following photos of a Westerfield Southern SU box car with Hutchins ends.

Ted Culotta built the same kit as Tony, right down to the Hutchins ends.

Jay Bingham also built the Southern SU 36 footer. All photos by Jay Bingham.