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Post by r stjean on Sept 9, 2014 17:50:10 GMT -5
Hello, I thought I would share a pic of the first build of the HO Scale S-13 shell kit. The only thing I have changed is the stanchions are now the correct "L" shape. Currently I am building two more to verify the construction. this one is mounted on a Bachman S-4 drive. Hopefully the new loksound sound decoder will be out soon. Thanks RSJ  |
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Post by iomalley on Sept 9, 2014 18:43:19 GMT -5
Wow Ray, that looks very good! More detailed pics please!!
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Post by tjmfishing on Sept 9, 2014 18:44:28 GMT -5
Looks good. I've got two on preorder but I don't mind waiting if its less I'll have to fix. Looks pretty good on the Bachmann drive and its a cheap alternative to boot.
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Post by tjmfishing on Sept 9, 2014 18:44:52 GMT -5
Wow Ray, that looks very good! More detailed pics please!! Once again, we must have been typing a the same time, but that 1hr time difference put you ahead. |
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Post by iomalley on Sept 9, 2014 18:47:36 GMT -5
Bachmann eh?!?! Ray can you elaborate how you made the chassis? I have a Kaslo one, shell all painted up but the POS chassis has me discouraged.
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Post by jakeloyst on Sept 9, 2014 19:34:29 GMT -5
nice to see they are coming, website says being shipped back in april or may, I have one of each on order, swtill waiting to see them.....
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Post by r stjean on Sept 9, 2014 19:47:43 GMT -5
Wow Ray, that looks very good! More detailed pics please!! will do, still working on getting the hang of this... RSJ |
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Post by r stjean on Sept 9, 2014 19:53:56 GMT -5
Bachmann eh?!?! Ray can you elaborate how you made the chassis? I have a Kaslo one, shell all painted up but the POS chassis has me discouraged. There are tow ways to go with this. the bachmann drive with everything milled off along the side of the motor. Either end of the frame must be cu back to the bolsters.... SO you will have to build the subfame I channels, the set the drive at the right height. then put weight wherever you can. Our kits has a subframe casting for this. OR you can use a late model Athearn SW1000/1500 and fit it easier, as it already has the frame channels and is the correct height off the trucks, and a little easier to do, and the late model drive has a nice motor. Send me an email "office@prototypemodelindustries.com" and i can send you pics of the bachman frame job... Thanks RSJ |
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Post by r stjean on Sept 9, 2014 19:57:25 GMT -5
Here is a shot of the shell under constructions with our fan pieces and rad fins ![]()  I have other pics but they are not resident on any server, and i guess you can't really attach pics here? ![]() |
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Post by r stjean on Sept 9, 2014 20:07:49 GMT -5
nice to see they are coming, website says being shipped back in april or may, I have one of each on order, swtill waiting to see them..... They are just starting to go to dealers this week. I thank you for your patience. |
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Post by dekon on Sept 9, 2014 20:10:54 GMT -5
Looks great, can't wait for the RS-23.
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Post by jakeloyst on Sept 9, 2014 20:12:52 GMT -5
I have 3 of the Associated Model Makers s13/rs23 shells sitting her waiting..... for almost 15yrs now, but was never happy with them ( and never had the time), so no problem waiting a bit longer for what I just saw in your photos! Already have my order in for the RS23s as well.
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Post by r stjean on Sept 9, 2014 20:58:12 GMT -5
I have 3 of the Associated Model Makers s13/rs23 shells sitting her waiting..... for almost 15yrs now, but was never happy with them ( and never had the time), so no problem waiting a bit longer for what I just saw in your photos! Already have my order in for the RS23s as well. i build one of those kits....that was a bugger top be polite... and I ma happy with how these turned out, which lead us right into RS-23 production.... so far the trucks are working well thanks again ray |
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Post by r stjean on Sept 9, 2014 20:58:39 GMT -5
Looks great, can't wait for the RS-23. you and me both  |
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Post by r stjean on Sept 10, 2014 17:12:21 GMT -5
some more pics  Detail fret above  Eginemen's side  top view  rear view  front view. |
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