RDG GP30 Project

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Over the weekend I finished the basic frame building. So as it stands, the basic frame is done and the fuel tank is installed. Photos are up on my web site.

Tonights task will be to cut notches in the frame to allow the hood mounting tabs to clear the frame. Also on the list for tonight is to start detailing the frame by adding the eight jacking pad supports. I also will add the strip stryene into the frame on either side of the coupler mounting pads so I can glue the draft gear box assembles to them. Draft gear boxes will not be built until I get all the frame and fuel tank details finished.

[Randy Earle]

I took a look and never noticed the fishbelly frame under the GP-30s. I guess I look at the upper parts of locomotives too much. This is one build I'll watch but not copy. Looks great!

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The GP30/35 is essentually built on the same frame as the GP7/9/18/20. It has the same basic frame design as well as fuel tank design. The main difference being the rear truck is moved back one foot. Take a look a a GP30/30 and note the space relation of the truck to the step well. The front is further away. Also the frame difference is in the "fish belly" portion. It is a bit longer to accomodate the larger fuel tank.

[superfleet93]

I guess I'm going to do that on my GP20's, 30's, and 35's. That frame is sick!

Perry

[RunningExtra]

I have to agree with Perry, that frame is sick!

[stillbre]

Like McDonald's, I'm lovin' it.

[Randy Earle]

Brian, did you use C channel or plastic cut to size? You must have some real good straight edge cutters.