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Post by norm66 on Dec 19, 2018 10:42:37 GMT -5
Started to build an A-unit of Alco's 'Black Maria' set in 1/29. The prototype
Donor of shell, chassis, underbody, and trucks is the usual Aristo-Craft FA-unit. Not much to be modified on the underbody or wheelbase - primary the necessary lowering of the trucks' high-heeled attachment to the underbody. As a reference I used the plans in RMC 06/1975 - however, the shape of the nose in that drawing is too close to an EMD F-unit in comparison to the few availabe photos of the prototype. Modeling the correct shape of the nose is a bit difficult - it has more curvature on the upper side of the nose and more drooping from the top to the sides of the rounded edges than a F-unit.
I know of the N-scale resin kit made by an Hungarian designer - probably it is even more difficult to get the correct shape in the smaller scale. Pictures will follow soon - after I've achieved some success with my debauch of resin and putty.
Regards Norman
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Post by tingoat on Dec 19, 2018 11:41:19 GMT -5
It looks more like a Baby Face Baldwin...
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Post by mandealco on Dec 19, 2018 13:38:36 GMT -5
Hi Norman
I have an N-Scale vsersion, and there are some similarities to various parts of the DL-109, so you may be able to use a DL-109 shell to help you, especially round the nose and cab. I assume there is a DL-109 available in HO-Scale.
Look forward to seeing your progress.
Cheers
Steve
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2018 13:55:08 GMT -5
Steve Norman is modeling in 1/29th not Ho.
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Post by annarborfan on Dec 19, 2018 14:57:34 GMT -5
I'm sure Steve was referring to using a shell from another scale as a 3D analog for reference when modeling the contours in the larger scale.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2018 3:03:18 GMT -5
Gotcha
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Post by mandealco on Dec 20, 2018 13:42:01 GMT -5
Ha. No, Steve wasn't. He (I) misread the post and was thinking HO.
Mine is packed away following a house shift, But if you PM me, I can send you some photos that may help with some details and the nose profile.
Merry Christmas to all on the Diesel Detailer.
Cheers
Steve
NZ
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Post by norm66 on Jan 8, 2019 13:09:50 GMT -5
Thanks for your offers for help - finally I achieved what seems to capture the shape in the prototype photos. Some photos of the current status
A good amount of work to do like shell's details, underbody design and modification of the trucks
Regards Norman
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Post by mandealco on Jan 8, 2019 13:33:06 GMT -5
That's awesome Norman.
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Post by EMDX6043 on Jan 8, 2019 23:15:48 GMT -5
A true craftsman.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2019 23:29:28 GMT -5
Un-Frigging Real Norm.
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Post by mta224 on Jan 9, 2019 20:15:51 GMT -5
Nice nose contour work!!
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Post by norm66 on Nov 1, 2019 9:55:55 GMT -5
Finally finished...
Regards Norman
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Post by icghogger on Nov 2, 2019 7:26:22 GMT -5
Beautiful Work, Norman, Thanks for sharing with us!!
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Post by countryroads on Nov 12, 2019 19:09:45 GMT -5
Wow norm very nice
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