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Post by iomalley on Jul 30, 2014 15:38:19 GMT -5
Sneak Peek....  The body is complete, etchings complete, just have to master-build the batt box and steps. Looking for end of summer release... |
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Post by CP_8530 on Jul 30, 2014 16:09:14 GMT -5
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Post by troutie1984 on Jul 30, 2014 18:02:57 GMT -5
I believe there was a thread on the forum regarding these beauties, but I can't find it. So if you don't mind me asking quick, are these limited to pre-order or is there select private vendors that one could potentially find one or two at a later date?
I also want to add, it's looking mighty sharp so far sir!
Greg G
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Post by iomalley on Jul 31, 2014 20:59:28 GMT -5
nope, once they're ready you can order them from Kaslo direct.
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Post by ricnok on Aug 1, 2014 14:56:53 GMT -5
Provided their website works. Anyone know if they are ever going to bring the full website back or are they just going to leave it as is
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Post by tjmfishing on Aug 1, 2014 15:18:47 GMT -5
Provided their website works. Anyone know if they are ever going to bring the full website back or are they just going to leave it as is I've just been emailing John directly. This reminds me I still have to finish that RS-18 master. With what he had on his plate, its not a massize rush though. Sean, are those slides from London  |
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Post by iomalley on Aug 1, 2014 16:25:01 GMT -5
Slides?!?!? You mean the pictures in the background? Not sure, that's a pic of Efram's desk, not mine own... Efram's doing all the hard work on this project, I only did the digital stuff, AutoCAD drawings etc. Another sneak peek...  |
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Post by ricnok on Aug 1, 2014 19:26:14 GMT -5
So Sean, HR616?
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Post by ricnok on Aug 1, 2014 19:32:31 GMT -5
Emailing is great if you know what you are looking for and don't need pictures, part #s or prices
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Post by efram on Aug 2, 2014 10:06:23 GMT -5
The pics of 2414 are from Montreal, PQ. HR616, hmmmmmm......?
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Post by ricnok on Aug 2, 2014 18:39:18 GMT -5
The 2100s are the HR616, the old 2400s are C40-8Ms but the rumour is that Kaslo is doing one of the HR616 as well.
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Post by dekon on Aug 2, 2014 18:51:57 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by troutie1984 on Aug 3, 2014 10:55:45 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up, I'll check the forum for updates. One other quick question, is there a particular frame or two these shell kits will mesh to or is it up to the modeler?
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Post by FP7 on Aug 3, 2014 22:49:03 GMT -5
A proper length frame may be a little difficult to come by from existing models. The bolster to bolster lengths for C630M, HR616, and C40-8M are:
C630M 46' 5"
HR616 46' 9.5"
C40-8M 48' 9"
The center axles are 20.5" inboard of the bolsters on all MLW Hi-Ad 3-axle trucks, so we can compare bolster to bolster distance.
So a Bowser C630M frame won't work for the GE and will be a little short for the HR616.
I have heard that the Kaslo kit will come with a frame designed for Bowser trucks. Can anybody confirm?
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Post by iomalley on Oct 16, 2014 12:56:42 GMT -5
OK folks, significant headway! We got a new caster, he has all the parts and ran this test cast, which is excellent quality! (kinda shows more hiccups in our master....  )  The blue resin is a test, the production version will be manila or grey. (sorry for the image rotation...damn blackberry!) These WILL be available for Christmas, so save a few dollars from your wife/kids' xmas funds to buy a few. |
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Post by stevef45 on Oct 17, 2014 4:36:36 GMT -5
what would be the expected retail and what frame would be needed?
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Post by Canadian Atlantic Railway on Oct 17, 2014 10:47:58 GMT -5
Nice to see these done in affordable HO. Are the QNSL and BCOL versions the same shell or will there be variations?
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Post by efram on Oct 17, 2014 11:11:24 GMT -5
I am confident that bowser trucks will fit the Atlas Dash 8 frame...
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Post by iomalley on Oct 17, 2014 14:24:22 GMT -5
Nice to see these done in affordable HO. Are the QNSL and BCOL versions the same shell or will there be variations? Everything is included in the kit resin parts-wise, but the BCOL kits with have an extra etching which has the giant rad cover grille and small blank out rad side panels. what would be the expected retail and what frame would be needed? It will probably be around $129 CDN, not 100% sure yet until all the etchings come in. Efram is investigating the frame options. One could always stretch a C630M frame the extra 24" if need be. There is no planned chassis release in the works from Kaslo. |
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Post by emd16645 on Oct 17, 2014 14:29:07 GMT -5
Nice to see these done in affordable HO. Are the QNSL and BCOL versions the same shell or will there be variations? Everything is included in the kit resin parts-wise, but the BCOL kits with have an extra etching which has the giant rad cover grille and small blank out rad side panels. Sean, Do you know if John will be packaging the BCOL units as a different version kit (like the M420s), or will the parts for all versions come in each kit? |
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