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Post by mandealco on Aug 9, 2010 3:49:12 GMT -5
Hi I've been slowly working on an N-scale Alco C-636P. Spent a lot of time looking at the parts to use before modifying this plan based on a 1967 proposal for a cowl unit.  Not totally happy with how it's going. Still playing with the frame and dynamic brakes, but it's starting to look like a loco.  Will post again when I get time to progress it a little more. Cheers Steve Modelling NJ in NZ |
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Post by canadaandsouthern on Aug 12, 2010 18:27:26 GMT -5
very nice i would love to have one in ho for my railroad
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Post by mandealco on Aug 22, 2010 5:16:10 GMT -5
Hi A little more progress on the C-636P, and just to show how big this unit is, here it is in a big Alco line up with a standard C-636 and an HR-616. I plan a repaint of the HR-616, to correct a couple of errors, so it's a little unfinished. May also repaint it as a demostrator when it ran CP Rail.  Cheers Steve |
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Post by sd45longhoodfoward on Aug 22, 2010 8:29:34 GMT -5
excellent work!!!!
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Post by alister on Aug 25, 2010 5:20:15 GMT -5
Lookin awesome Steve!
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Post by diesel on Sept 4, 2010 21:39:16 GMT -5
Nice work, but wait... they make a C636 in N gauge???
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Post by mandealco on Sept 5, 2010 4:29:40 GMT -5
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Post by diesel on Sept 6, 2010 12:39:26 GMT -5
No really Uncle Jay, he says in a post halfway down:
...here it is in a big Alco line up with a standard C-636 and an HR-616...
that's why I asked... Steve, did you also kitbash that one?
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Post by MitchGDRMCo on Sept 6, 2010 21:55:14 GMT -5
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Post by mandealco on Sept 26, 2010 1:57:27 GMT -5
Hi Just a little update on my C-636P project. Sandfills, headlight, dynamic brake air intakes and a few doors added. The dynamic brake grid on the roof is only temporary. Still lots to do and so little time. Cheers Steve   |
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Post by T on Dec 11, 2010 13:03:30 GMT -5
The last I heard was that CC -CONCOR- released a N-SCALE C636 in 1984and was still available as of early 1990. Here's the link to spookshows review of the CC ALCO C 636 www.visi.com/~spookshow/loco/c636.htmlTom |
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Post by mandealco on Jan 2, 2011 1:56:23 GMT -5
Hi Managed to get time to work on the brutish C-636P again. Started the conversion of the HTC trucks to Alco's Hi-Ads. Need to add the stabiliser bars yet. Also have to start the fuel tank soon. The cab side windows need a little something and some other bits need tidying up. Also have to reattach the improved dynamic brakes and water expansion tank.   There's a painting on the net, I think it's a Fogg, which shows how a C-636P would look in SP colours. I don't agree with the detail interpretation in the painting as they don't match the plans. But it's still a cool painting. A search for Alco C-636P will find it. More soon. Cheers Steve |
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Post by icghogger on Jan 2, 2011 16:27:45 GMT -5
Nice work, Steve, keep us posted!!
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Post by mandealco on Mar 23, 2011 19:06:17 GMT -5
Hi There are not enough hours in the day to do everything I need to do. But, I have made some progress on the C-636P.   Cheers Steve So many Alcos still to be built. |
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Post by puddlejumper on Mar 24, 2011 14:00:49 GMT -5
Wow. That... is... awesome. Love it. One of the neatest kitbashes I have seen.
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Post by mandealco on Mar 25, 2011 2:57:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words Puddlejumper. I do hope to finish it one day. So far it contains parts from: Kato PA, & PB, Life Like FA-2, & C-424, Atlas SD-50, C-630, RS-3, RS-11, MP-15, & B23-7, Con-Cor C-636.
It's fun, but is taking a while.
Cheers
Steve
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Post by alister on Apr 5, 2011 19:25:46 GMT -5
Looking good Steve  You'll have plenty of time now that winter is coming and all that snow will be headed your way  |
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Post by mandealco on Apr 7, 2011 5:17:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words. Yep, snow on the mountains already, but not much ever falls in Alexandra. I may get work done, but it's too cold for painting. What you up to at the moment?
Cheers
Steve
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Post by mandealco on Aug 20, 2011 23:54:11 GMT -5
Hi Guys It's been a while, but the C-636P is all but ready for it's demo colours. The decals are on their way. A couple of minor touch ups and a few more details. Looking OK if I must say myself. I couple of slight changes from the plans, but as close as I can get.   Cheers Steve Alco builder |
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Post by steve4 on Aug 21, 2011 2:23:29 GMT -5
I like a lot... well done Steve
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