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Post by bcrmlw on Jan 30, 2009 17:08:31 GMT -5
I've started to kitbash/build 4 British Columbia Railway C425's in HO using the newer release Atlas models. Progress on the models can be found here: www.pbase.com/tsokolan/project_c425-Trevor |
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Post by bcrmlw on Jan 30, 2009 19:23:52 GMT -5
3 of them will be painted in the two tone green with the straight white stripe (one of them #804 will have the "high band" variation) while the other one (#812) will be painted in the lightning stripe scheme.
-Trevor
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Post by bcrmlw on Jan 31, 2009 18:41:52 GMT -5
I think the end piece is made out of styrene, all of the Andy W. Scale models parts are transparent, so I primed them before install to make it easier to photograph. The material is easy to sand and drill, although it tends to clog smaller drillbits.
-Trevor
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Post by Randy Earle on Jan 31, 2009 23:13:43 GMT -5
Trevor, Andy W. Scale Models who?
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Post by bcrmlw on Feb 1, 2009 1:24:03 GMT -5
Sorry, here's the link: www.readytrain.com/pages/decals-parts-list.htmlscroll down to find the detail parts. Company owned by Andy Wegmuller, he's the only guy out there that makes BCR specific parts such as the modified Alco air intakes and RS-3 carbody sides. I am using the AWS-17 and AWS-18 parts. -Trevor |
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Post by Randy Earle on Feb 1, 2009 1:40:39 GMT -5
Thank you.  |
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Post by sd50f on Feb 2, 2009 21:20:50 GMT -5
Very cool!
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Post by bcrmlw on Mar 5, 2009 13:20:42 GMT -5
Updated the photos as the models are now painted. Decalling has been started and I just got a box from Atlas the other day with some parts for the trucks. www.pbase.com/tsokolan/image/109871025 |
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Post by Smoke on Mar 5, 2009 13:36:29 GMT -5
Those look great!
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Post by Randy Earle on Mar 5, 2009 19:43:03 GMT -5
I guess Pbase doesn't allow photo posting? You would think they would seeing that you have to pay for it. Nice job on those Alcos!
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Post by bcrmlw on Mar 6, 2009 14:24:37 GMT -5
I just tried to attach the photo direct but nothing came up. Pbase should allow it as I've seen guys do it on the Atlas forum. I don't like photobucket or flicker or whatever so I'm sticking with pbase. Sorry guys, you'll just have to make one more click to see the photos.
-Trevor
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Post by bcrmlw on Mar 24, 2009 17:53:39 GMT -5
 Here's my version of the brake chain and tube. I used Evergreen 3/64 rod with the ends drilled out to accept 0.10 wire and the funky part that attaches the tube to the loco frame. The funky part came from a Cannon EMD sub base kit, but I did have to build one of them out of square stock and 0.15 wire. The chain is attached to a wire hook on the truck side frame. -Trevor |
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Post by bcrmlw on Mar 24, 2009 19:45:30 GMT -5
Thanks! The rerailers are made by Minitatures By Eric and include the mounting brackets.
-Trevor
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Post by bcrmlw on Apr 4, 2009 10:03:05 GMT -5
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Post by Randy Earle on Apr 4, 2009 11:06:55 GMT -5
Very nice! I think these are former Erie Lackawanna units and some of them are still un use today.
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Post by superfleet93 on Apr 4, 2009 11:13:07 GMT -5
Great job Trevor! I really like seeing that paint scheme.
Perry
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Post by bcrmlw on Apr 4, 2009 11:21:12 GMT -5
Very nice! I think these are former Erie Lackawanna units and some of them are still un use today. You are correct sir! The BCR C425's came from Conrail and were originally Erie Lackawanna. There are quite a few still running, I think Delaware Lackawanna has at least 2. -Trevor |
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Post by icghogger on Apr 14, 2009 10:18:19 GMT -5
Superb Job, Trevor, especially nice decal and paint work on the 812!
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