This is an interesting project - please expand upon what you did for the conversion of the ends.
When did the conversions take place? How many?
Hey Dog Star,
in terms of the work I have done on this wagon, so far it has had the following, bare in mind that when i started this project the idea was to convert it to a vacuum fitted Grampus, but once I discovered the Rudd conversion it meant I could I use it for later period.
Brakes - I purchased some addition parts from Parkside in order to represent the Air brakes, some sent me a list of what was needed, but I can't find the message, I will have further look. I also fitted some extra brass wire to represent air pipes.
The reinforced ends - These are made from thin plasticard (to thin as it has bowed a little) and square evergreen section with angle cut onto one end. The original ends of the Parkside kit where cut down to the buffer beam and everything added on.
Pictures on the internet vary, some of the wagons seem to have Oleo buffers, some seem to have retained the original, so I stuck with the original.