Joe's 1/22 Artesania Latina San Francisco Cable Car

[Bugatti Fan]

Joe, thanks for your explanation about the two cable car lines, and why there are single ended and double ended cable cars.
Have been toying with getting the Occre one as it appears to be quite easily available.
Occre have some interesting videos of their one being built on their own website, plus build videos of many of their other kits too.

[flyjoe180]

Joe, thanks for your explanation about the two cable car lines, and why there are single ended and double ended cable cars.
Have been toying with getting the Occre one as it appears to be quite easily available.
Occre have some interesting videos of their one being built on their own website, plus build videos of many of their other kits too.

Not heard of Occre, but a quick search online shows it might build up into a really nice rendition of the San Francisco cable cars

[DrDemento]

Well it's been about 4 years Joe and I'm just now about to finish my version of the Cable Car. There were long periods where it just sat on the workbench, awaiting my return (facilitated by renewed courage). The Roof and upper Cupola were by far the toughest part of this build but I am proud of the result. The fore and aft of the cupola roof overhangs turned out shorter than yours - don't know how I messed that up (conversion from metric). QUESTION: to attach the yellow/red marker lights, the bases are not flat. Did you drill small holes or indentations in the roof corners to accommodate the protrusions in the marker light bases? Before I apply the decals I will assemble the expanding barrier gate using your tiny screw method. Did you ever create a suitable base and display box? Chris

[scottie3158]

I wondered where this had gone good to see you posting again.

[flyjoe180]

Well it's been about 4 years Joe and I'm just now about to finish my version of the Cable Car. There were long periods where it just sat on the workbench, awaiting my return (facilitated by renewed courage). The Roof and upper Cupola were by far the toughest part of this build but I am proud of the result. The fore and aft of the cupola roof overhangs turned out shorter than yours - don't know how I messed that up (conversion from metric). QUESTION: to attach the yellow/red marker lights, the bases are not flat. Did you drill small holes or indentations in the roof corners to accommodate the protrusions in the marker light bases? Before I apply the decals I will assemble the expanding barrier gate using your tiny screw method. Did you ever create a suitable base and display box? Chris

Good to hear your cable car is approaching completion Chris. To answer your questions:

The lights: I think I sanded the base of the light to match the roof angle and fixed them with CA glue. You could drill a hole.

Good luck with the tiny screws, you'll be tired of the sight of them by the time you complete the gate. :dizzy:

I did create a base. You can see it in this thread. The completed build thread is here: https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threa...ble-car.36829/

I look forward to seeing your cable car, best of luck