HWS Victorian Rail Buffer Stop with Upright N Scale (2) HEARNS WORKSHOP

HWS VICTORIAN RAIL BUFFER STOP WITH UPRIGHT N SCALE (HWS0047-N)

This kit is a representative of a Victorian Railways Buffer Stop as used on the Broad Gauge rail network all over the state of Victoria and would be found at the ends of significant rail sidings such as cattle yards or passenger car storage areas or in the end of a mainline into a station yard . This version has a middle vertical beam which was required once the VR removed buffers from there rollingstock and began using auto couplers. This kit can be used on a layout from the early 1940’s through to the present day .

Preparation:

Step 1: Remove the Buffer from the print supports (if required) with care and clean up with a fine sanding pad

Step 2: Locate the postion where the buffer is to be mounted in your scene and drill two 4mm holes

Step 3: Drill x4 holes with pin a vice using a 77′ drill bit under the Bulkhead. There is pre-marked holes. Cut x4 lengths of wire and lightly glue to bulk head with superglue. Trim to fit. .

Step 4: Undercoat and paint . Tamiya Surface primer gray ( fine ) is ideal . Once dry paint the whole the entire buffer flat white even the tie rods down to rail level .

Step 5: Glue the Buffer into the pre drilled holes with superglue or a small amount of epoxy glue and lightly glue the tie rods down to rail level .

Your Buffer is now in place and various groundcovers such as those from Woodland Scenics to represent weeds and grass as well as ballast add the finishing touches. These buffers have lasted into current day use and are usually heavily weatherd with little or no paint on them, returning back to a natural timber gray colour.

Happy Modelling!

DISCLAIMER Parts are manufactured from a UV curing resin. Cyanoacrylate (CA) or “Super Glue” recommended for bonding to rigid PS/ABS or other resin parts. UV curing resins can be an irritant. Always use the appropriate safety gear when handing or modifying. Parts are supplied still attached to the supports/raft. Care must be taken when removing supports. 3D printing IS NOT injection molding! Slight imperfections and the visible appearance of ‘layer lines’ in places is perfectly normal and not a defect. ‘Tough’ grade resin parts can damage fine bladed side cutters – use at own risk. For advanced modellers only.