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Post by uhlan1980 on Aug 18, 2009 14:31:32 GMT -5
I'm modeling a few C&O GE units and noticed that the cab sunshades are situated a bit higher above the cab window than EMD units. The sunshade itself is attached to a very noticeable bracket or channel. Is there a commercially available HO scale part of the bracket/channel? See attached for example. www.rr-fallenflags.org/co/co2306ads.jpgThanks in advance Kevin |
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Post by wpdivwldr on Aug 18, 2009 17:21:04 GMT -5
Kevin, Just recieved parts from www.Hi-Tech Details.com they carry a good assortment of GE details. Hope this helps good luck on the build. John |
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Post by uhlan1980 on Aug 18, 2009 20:16:28 GMT -5
thanks for the reference John - but from what I can see from their website, Hi-Tech Details only offers MU hoses at the moment - or am I missing something?
Kevin
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CIOR
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Post by CIOR on Aug 19, 2009 9:46:27 GMT -5
Kevin,
I know of no source for this part.
I have a fleet of these engines that need these and well, NO go so far.
I will continue to look. I can't find a U Channel small enough yet big enough to hold the sunshade.
I found a brass channel, but that didn't work either. I've settled for what I have as of now!
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Post by wpdivwldr on Aug 19, 2009 10:27:25 GMT -5
Kevin, Try that site again-online catalog- then catagories GE cabs etc. John
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Post by dtinut on Aug 19, 2009 12:55:50 GMT -5
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Post by uhlan1980 on Aug 19, 2009 13:07:46 GMT -5
I received that DW part the other day "thinking" that it would indeed include the bracket for the sunshade - and that's what prompted this query. The brackets provided in the DW package do not seem to be the same as on the C&O U-boats. It appears that a scratchbuilt part may be the best answer here.
Much thanks to all that responded to my query!
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Post by ssgburme on Aug 19, 2009 20:55:00 GMT -5
Hi all, it look's like the sunshade part # that come's with the CANNON cab's just placed higher on the cab.
Karl
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Post by uhlan1980 on Aug 20, 2009 14:53:09 GMT -5
Eureka! I contacted Chris Howard at Railflyer Models and he agreed to provide the appropriate frets needed replicate the sunshade brackets on the C&O U23B and U30B. Thanks again for the references.
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