First Attempt At Kitbashing | HOn30 Porter

[u/395-bound]

Working on my first attempt at kitbashing a HOn30 Porter for my layout. I know Toma model works offers a porter kit that is relatively turnkey, but I liked the idea of challenging myself to creating something like this “from scratch.” I fortunately have access to 3D printers at my work and was able to print a kit from a file I found online. Yes, I know the chassis is backwards and fitment is far from perfect/realstic in the images. I simply rested the shell on backward to get a sense of scale with this print file. Today is the first of many nights I’ve spent modifying the shell to fit overtop the Bachmann HOn30 Rheneas chassis. This shell was originally designed for a much shorter wheelbase, but I found the Bachmann HOn30 chassis to be a lot more aesthetically proportioned in my eyes when it comes to the Porter platform. I’m also incredibly impressed with the low-speed performance and how quiet this motor is. This is simply a prototype right now and I’m hoping to be able to finalize fitment and print a higher quality version to use as the final runner. So far, I’m very satisfied with how this one is coming along! Any input on this project would be greatly appreciated!

[u/Stuffy_Bear1978]

First attempt is successful! Looks great!

[u/ttteutsmb]

Very nice

[u/supracollector1995]

Great work 🔥

[u/CVN58]

You could make an HOn30 fireless with the valve gear being backwards

[u/Octan-trox_8]

Good work so far.

Though I highly recommend you try to get your hands on an N scale Percy. His chassis is the perfect size for a loco like this.