spike
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They say I can't be Spike anymore, so Mr. Burns it is!
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Post by spike on Feb 10, 2015 15:52:31 GMT -5
I freelance just like you. One can get too wrapped up with detailing. I think that you are a great modeler, and admire your work. A few show pieces are good.
I used to work with a conductor who was very wealthy. He married late, after inheriting his parent' house. He married well. He used to say, " How much is enough ($$$)"?
I put on horns, grab irons, MU sockets, and walkways (so called drop steps, even though I've never heard a rail call them that).
With limited time to devote, I just want good runners, with just enough details. If they get banged up at the club, so what. It would be a minor repair. At worse, a new shell.
Part of my fleet is a motley fleet of SD40s. Since I work for CP, I plan on a couple modified with ladder steps....bell between the number boards.
There is some mean between show winners and everyday runners.
Spike
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Post by iomalley on Feb 10, 2015 16:04:49 GMT -5
Sorry bud, I already started the hack-n-slash on it, for a BC Rail SD, with 102" nose and Kato cab. The dyn brake hatch is a standard one with a silencer added. You can see the Q fans are decent.
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efram
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Post by efram on Feb 10, 2015 21:18:46 GMT -5
If you are going to the trouble of replacing the steps, the fans aren't much more work. Just use a stepped drill bit to hollow out the castings and simply replace the tops with etched steel fan grilles. IMO it's easier and faster than the steps....
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Post by iomalley on Feb 10, 2015 21:25:29 GMT -5
Might as well get the saw out Bri!
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Kurt
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Post by Kurt on Feb 10, 2015 21:42:45 GMT -5
Brian, You have to go back to your original reasons for doing this build which if I am reading between the lines correctly was that you needed a break from fine scale modeling and wanted something quick and fun. Fun being the key word because after all that's why we model! This type of a build presents its own unique set of challenges that as a Proto modeler goes against our instincts, namely where to stop. It's a harder set of circumstances to put yourself under than a full blown build, especially considering your recent history of extremely accurate diesels. I can't stress this point enough... Anyway, while all our friends here have some awesome suggestions as to what specific locomotive you could build, remind yourself of your original intent and build what you think will be fun! Does that mean an NW unit because you love triple clasp brakes? Sure! What about a BN because your wife has beautiful green eyes and cascade green reminds you of how much you love her? Why not! My point is put your "normal" reasons aside for two weeks and build something that inspires you to get out of the box you put yourself in. Let loose and build whatever brings you the most pleasure, simple as that...
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Post by lv4142003 on Feb 10, 2015 22:12:09 GMT -5
Brian, how about ANY of the hundreds of SD40-2's on the Burlington Northern ? Off the top of my head I can't remember a number series that matches exactly, but I could dig up some Diesel Era magazines and see if there's a close match to the BB SD. No run thrus with MoPac or any other connection I can think of. Besides a thread on easily detailing a BB SD40-2 by you may become my bible for "super detailing" my "fleet" of SD's!
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Post by stevef45 on Feb 11, 2015 2:38:14 GMT -5
How about NYSW 3022? Its a former NW SD40 high nose that had it chopped down. Still retains its triple clasp trucks and original chicken wire radiator grills. You can add ditch light housings, but dont wire them up.
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Post by stevef45 on Feb 11, 2015 2:40:30 GMT -5
How about an Illinois Terminal SD40-2?
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Deleted
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 8:14:38 GMT -5
Kurt put in writing EXACTLY what I want from this project. But, my wife does not have green eyes :-). I understand the point.
I did give thought to a BN unit. As Kurt mentioned though, it is the triple clasps that garner my interest in a N&W unit. I am modifying my build criteria. I can do whatever I want as long as the model gets done in a two week time frame. So I have to know my limitations on how long it takes to do something. It is going to be a 6200 series N&W SD40-2.
Building the triple clasps will take the better part of a weekend, but after that the rest will go down very quickly. For the GP35 I am building I made a list of EVERYTHING that I had to do and checked them off as I got them done. It was amazing how quickly I moved through building that model. I did not have to think about my next step, just look at my list and get it done. I'll do that for this model as well.
I'll do a video of the entire build except for building the triple clasps. I already have a video up on that.
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Post by emd16645 on Feb 11, 2015 8:26:29 GMT -5
Sounds like a great plan. I can't wait to see the results.
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Post by stevef45 on Feb 12, 2015 22:40:03 GMT -5
I like that idea of building/having a checklist to go by. Might ahve to give that a try on the PES46DC project.
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Post by simulatortrain on Feb 15, 2015 23:23:24 GMT -5
I think I will do a project very similar to this. I need something to work on at school.
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1031d
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Post by 1031d on Feb 19, 2015 12:18:51 GMT -5
I have a BB engine from before the last improvement was made and it's turning into a Cannon & Co monster. It's going in Soo
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jazzlife1
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I model Conrail, Canadian National, and Canadian Pacific in the late 90's
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Post by jazzlife1 on Feb 7, 2019 13:13:49 GMT -5
Sorry bud, I already started the hack-n-slash on it, for a BC Rail SD, with 102" nose and Kato cab. The dyn brake hatch is a standard one with a silencer added. You can see the Q fans are decent. Where can I get a 102'' nose?
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Post by mikeinwi on Feb 11, 2019 13:39:41 GMT -5
I had a reply ready to post, and I hit the wrong button, so I'll do it again!
I haven't seen Sean in here for a while. I have a post in the Coffee Shop, asking if he's still in here, but no reply. I hope something bad didn't happen to him.
Anyway, the 102" long nose is a CP thing. Other roads that had the "snoot" locos were different lengths. I'm not sure if any of the detail parts suppliers have a nose, you'll have to look around.
You could check Ebay, and find a shell for the SD40T-2, as they have a 116" nose, and you could cut it down. I'm not sure if the Athearn blue box SD40's had the wide nose or not, I know the SD45's do, and they are a scale foot too wide. Something to watch for.
I did have an extra one, as I took an SD40T-2 and cut the cab and nose off, and replaced it with a wide cab, but it's not in my junk box, so I must have pitched it.
Good luck with your search, and your build,
Mike.
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Post by iomalley on Mar 3, 2019 10:22:14 GMT -5
I'm still around, I respond to IMs here, but quoting me or liking a post doesn't notify me. Mike's correct, 102s were CP and BCR only. That undec SD is for sale if you want the 102" nose. $50 CAD plus shipping. bone stock mechanism in it.
Its a Canadian Prototype Replicas 102 nose. VERY rare. I think Details Assoc also did one, but equally rare. H&D did a resin clone too.
You're more liable to find me on FB more quickly than the DD
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Post by ironstef70 on May 27, 2019 20:03:34 GMT -5
Sean, what BC Rail scheme will it be: green, or the red-white-blue ? I'll be following your progress with interest.
I've just looked at your PB album: impressive roster. I like the CN 557045 boxcar. Is that one of your customs?
Stephane
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Post by iomalley on Jun 23, 2019 9:53:44 GMT -5
Green probably. Hasn't moved since that pic lol
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