Post by tjmfishing on Jan 5, 2014 13:52:46 GMT -5
I wasn't even going to post this, as iomalley had posted a great S-7 build less than a month ago. Needless to say, I borrowed quite heavily on Sean's build to guide mine. I decided to post it as I had a friend who had asked for update photos so seeing as I had the photos I figured I'd post it anyways.
I picked up a B&M Atlas Roco S-2 at the Truro, NS train show this fall for $30. I wouldn't have more than $10 worth of parts into this engine. I have a second one that I plan on doing but I need a set of handrails for it. I'm hoping to to 8217-8218, which will eventually act as the yard switchers in Campbellton, NB on my future layout.
Unfortunatly for me, CN's S-7's were a welded body and cab and the Atlas model is rivited. After I sanded every last rivit off the body I cut out the incorrect hood doors with the louvers. This shot looks like something off the shop floor of Point Sainte Charlies during the late 1970's.
I then turned my attention to the square windows, which were round on the prototype. I rounded them with some styrene strips. Even after much filling and sanding there are imperfections, of course, but when viewed from more than 8 inches away all you see is the rounded corners! I also took the liberty of filling in the gaping hole in the long hood.
Finally, after priming to check for other imperfections I may have missed, I painted the model and began decalling last night:
This morning I finished the decals and gave the model one shot of dullcote:
Finally, some weathering:
Overall I think I have four evenings and the better part of one morning into this start to finish. I was amazed at how quickly and smoothly it all went together. I guess it pays to have good help, as I mentioned earlier!
I picked up a B&M Atlas Roco S-2 at the Truro, NS train show this fall for $30. I wouldn't have more than $10 worth of parts into this engine. I have a second one that I plan on doing but I need a set of handrails for it. I'm hoping to to 8217-8218, which will eventually act as the yard switchers in Campbellton, NB on my future layout.
Unfortunatly for me, CN's S-7's were a welded body and cab and the Atlas model is rivited. After I sanded every last rivit off the body I cut out the incorrect hood doors with the louvers. This shot looks like something off the shop floor of Point Sainte Charlies during the late 1970's.
I then turned my attention to the square windows, which were round on the prototype. I rounded them with some styrene strips. Even after much filling and sanding there are imperfections, of course, but when viewed from more than 8 inches away all you see is the rounded corners! I also took the liberty of filling in the gaping hole in the long hood.
Finally, after priming to check for other imperfections I may have missed, I painted the model and began decalling last night:
This morning I finished the decals and gave the model one shot of dullcote:
Finally, some weathering:
Overall I think I have four evenings and the better part of one morning into this start to finish. I was amazed at how quickly and smoothly it all went together. I guess it pays to have good help, as I mentioned earlier!
