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Post by grandtrunkfan on Mar 9, 2012 8:13:27 GMT -5
After looking at some of the FP45s on this site, Im motivated to start my own FP45. I used to be a strict Santa Fe modeler and the FP45 was my favorite. I picked up this unit a long time ago because someone started detailing it and tried making a ficticious UP engine out of it. Its a dummy unit and think Ill keep it a dummy unit. The front pilot is broke a bit as well. It already had grab irons drilled so thats a plus. I had planned on using it for a ficticional railroad of my own but I think Id like to detail it and paint it into Wisconsin Central colors. I would like to use it with my CN/GTW trains, even though they didnt last until the CN days. Heres the prototype:  And my model:   Not sure what that gray smudge is from. Anyway what tips do the Santa Fe fans on here have to share? Also Id like to keep this a budget build too. |
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Post by iomalley on Mar 9, 2012 9:44:37 GMT -5
Good budget build! I built a BN F45 using a BB model, I had to cut out the dynamic brake grille and inertial grille and replace with the freight style grilles, but when it was done it looked pretty slick!
I would sug that you remove all the roof details, inertial hatch, blower stack, and fans. I'd also suggest you search out a laser cut set of window glass.
If you have someone with access to a mill, you can have him/her reshape the fuel tank or shave it right down so you can clad with more detailed plastic fuel tank sides.
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Post by kcs1967 on Mar 9, 2012 17:01:15 GMT -5
Is it just me, or does the FP45 remind anyone else of a mid 80's Ford Bronco. I do like them, more than the Bronco, seriously, looks like a good low buck build, I look forward to progress.
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Post by iomalley on Mar 9, 2012 23:06:47 GMT -5
or a early 80's econoline van!  |
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Post by grandtrunkfan on Mar 10, 2012 10:03:52 GMT -5
Good budget build! I built a BN F45 using a BB model, I had to cut out the dynamic brake grille and inertial grille and replace with the freight style grilles, but when it was done it looked pretty slick! I would sug that you remove all the roof details, inertial hatch, blower stack, and fans. I'd also suggest you search out a laser cut set of window glass. If you have someone with access to a mill, you can have him/her reshape the fuel tank or shave it right down so you can clad with more detailed plastic fuel tank sides. I remember reading the post on that one, but now I cant find it. The unit is bathing right now in paint remover to get rid of that hideous yellow grime on it! Once dry, Ill start removing the rooftop details. |
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