These photos are my inspiration. I'm blending elements of the animated train with the water fun zone train cars and the ride at Disneyland. Taking the things I like from each style.
I found some candy/icing silicon molds in scroll designs made by Wiltons and another brand I found at Michaels. I made some scroll elements using a clear casting resin and lay them on my design until I made them work together. Then I drew around the design with a pencil. I know not very scientific. Then I took my design and sketched it onto a piece of 1/16" plywood stock. I used my scroll saw to cut the design out. Glued the resin pieces on and sanded them flush on the edges. I also made some window/door designs using plywood and styrene stock and made silicon molds of all of it. I poured the castings in resin and later demanded. I trimmed them and sanded them. Finally primer and paint.
And Here is the finished car showing both sides. I Made different elements which can be added to both the sides and or the car ends with some slight mods. I will also make a cupola for the roof for use on a different car later. It looks pretty good with the Casey loco.
