Tender feelings? Really? As this post is written, the “painstaking” tenders are indeed complete. The first pain experienced was that the front steps turned out too big. (Are we baking cookies?) The final size was about three to four times the size needed. I am not kidding. Note to self: Install a single set and “evaluate”! Therefore, it was back to the planning stage. Fortunately, and idea came up. First, we used 24# paper cut to size. This was glued to another piece of 24# cut to a ready to form dimension. Then step sides were cut. Then they were folded. The bottom step was cut to length and then folded. Then the sides and bottom step were glued into place. The stock for the second step was cut to size and glued into place. Then the assembly was cut to final size. Then the steps were glued to the lower front deck of the tender. If too much glue was used or the steps warped badly, then you start over. Breaks should be taken often. Maybe even continue the next day. Finally, all six were done. The next phase will be the locomotives. Probably be even more fun. We shall see, omscaler
