drgwguy
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Modeling the DRGW in the 70s-80s!!
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Post by drgwguy on May 30, 2010 22:09:23 GMT -5
I had fun with this project that I did for a friend. They're not completely accurate, but the message is well conveyed. Thanks for looking and comments (good or bad) welcome,     Rick |
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deez
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Post by deez on May 30, 2010 23:18:35 GMT -5
I like 'em! The Kodachrome one is my favorite!
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Post by m a y o r 79 on May 31, 2010 9:03:20 GMT -5
Those look really good. The Kodachrome one is cool, did the BNSF actually patch one like that? What did those start off as, Atlas?
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Post by gnsteve on May 31, 2010 17:49:44 GMT -5
Thanks for the additional pictures. You've captured the look of hard working Santa Fe engines.
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drgwguy
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Post by drgwguy on May 31, 2010 20:04:32 GMT -5
Those look really good. The Kodachrome one is cool, did the BNSF actually patch one like that? What did those start off as, Atlas? Yes, the BNSF did have a few Kodachrome patch jobs, but they were C30-7s. The # on this Kody is an actual C30-7 BNSF #, but it is on a U36C. They all are Atlas: the two C's are Redbox, and the 8-40B is a Master Silver. I had to move the headlight on the Silver from the cab to the nose(sport light). I also had to add all the rooftop details to all engines. Thanks again everyone! And Happy Memorial Day, be sure to take a moment to thank a vet, or a family member whos soldier made the ultimate sacrifice. Rick OEF 1, OIF 1, OIF 3 |
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Post by diesel on Jul 17, 2010 23:36:21 GMT -5
those are sharp! I love a nicely weathered warbonnet!
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Post by manny on Jan 29, 2011 6:41:43 GMT -5
Nice looking engines... ;D
How did you place the light in the nose on the 8-40b?? I have a Trainline model and would like to accurately detail it for ATSF class leader 7410.
Thanks,
Manny
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drgwguy
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Post by drgwguy on Feb 1, 2011 23:19:52 GMT -5
@ Manny-
It was just a matter of removing the cab light, plating it over w/ BLMA plates, smoothing the nose a bit, adding the new light casting, drilling, and painting........I know it sounds like a lot, but it is pretty straight-forward. If I had better pix of the process, I'd send them to you, but I don't. Take your time on the nose, and you'll be fine.......
Rick
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Post by manny on Feb 3, 2011 19:18:03 GMT -5
Thanks Rick! ;D
What detail part did you use??
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drgwguy
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Post by drgwguy on Feb 12, 2011 1:00:30 GMT -5
Manny- I think the light casting was a brass sealed-beam type. It's from a local caster, here in PA, and they're sold at English's, but I'm not sure of the Co........sorry. But I know that DA, DW, and others make them(but not in brass), so one shouldn't be hard to find.
Rick
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