Bobber Caboose

Ok, here is something I have been thinking about, that would be cool to have in Z. I think we should have a Z scaled Bobber Caboose. The kind for this thread is the two axled Bobber Caboose.

I know Ben has an excellent Transfer Caboose, and Rich has the MOW/Logging Caboose. But a cool addition for Z would be a Bobber Caboose. Here are some drawings I pulled from the web.

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Rob, that is a beautiful cabbie. I think you had one a few months ago for sale.

John, I understand what you are saying about product marketing with the limited size of the Z community, and then the particular modeling tastes. I am sure every manufacturer has a 'product' they would like a Mulligan on. <grin>

I would hope that the "Idea Forum" would help create interest and possibly help develop a product. Thus saving some R&D time/money from the manufacturer.

Oh Loren... The scenery question and idea should be on another thread. <lol>

Now to continue on the Bobber... Depending on the details level, the grab irons could be burned on, and MTL body mount couplers.

John

Stonebridge Models wrote: OK, good news for this project. Bobber Caboose is drawn, the first test burn might be as soon as tomorrow. Of course it will be awhile for the parts and instructions but John you can soon check this one off your wish list

Karin, you are the bestest! While you are in the design phase... What if the roof was one piece and the modeler can apply the cupola to any location they wish? Maybe the modeler does not want a bobber with a cupola. This feature alone has just created about four different variations of bobbers.

"John, I think interest in turn of the 20th century modeling is changing."

Well said Mark, but not only the 20th century, I think Z scale modeling is evolving and growing overall. This year alone has been outstanding with new product announcements.

Here is what I am getting at on the cupola, something I whipped up quickly...







John