Parkside Kits OO PA61 GWR Wagon Tarpaulin Sheets Pack of 8
Roped tarpaulin sheets were used by the railway companies to cover over loads in open wagons, providing a protection from the weather. Modellers can use this practice to create loaded open wagons without the need to make loads!
Pack contains sufficient to make 8 tarpaulins and is supplied with thread for adding the ropes.
Peco tarpaulin sheets are supplied on a material sheet along with a length of fine string to model the securing ropes.
The suggested use is to cut the tarpaulin from the larger sheet, then screw it into a tight ball to soften the material and create a suitably creased and 'used' effect' when the ball is opened out. Cover the wagon, then wrap the 'ropes' over the tarpaulin and secure the ends to the underframe, lashing points or buffer stocks with glue if necessary.
We would suggest loading some wagons with a suitable piece of scrap something which will sit partially above the aside of the wagon, eg a piece waste polystyrene packaging. Tying the tarpaulin over this will give a hidden load with interestingly shaped lumps in it.