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Post by cnrglen on Dec 17, 2011 23:22:07 GMT -5
In my horse trading of engines and projects I've ended up with a brand new Bachmann Plus F unit chassis. I was wanting to make a phase 2 F-3 engine but I don't know who would have decent shell thats reasonably priced. I'd love to give a highliners shell a try but the costs are prohibitive for this project. I know Cary makes a metal shell but I haven't worked with one of those and I don't know if it comes with window glass or if the metal can be drilled through easily for detail mounting.
Any thoughts?
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Post by oldrail on Dec 18, 2011 0:39:36 GMT -5
Have you looked for Kato F3 shells on EBay? They can be had for the $10-20 range, phase I-IV. Also have seen Proto 1000 F3 shells for under $20 there.
I've picked up several new Kato chassis/F3 shell combos the past six months. None over $40.
Dick
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Post by cnrglen on Dec 21, 2011 19:26:50 GMT -5
Thanks I'll be keeping my eyes out for either a proto1000 or stewart (kato) F-3 then
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Post by graftonterminalrr on Dec 22, 2011 22:55:38 GMT -5
I've picked up Proto F3s for under ten bucks on Ebay. They were included with some sets and were painted in UP, CB&Q and ATSF pinstripe. Look for sellers who don't know what they have - it's very easy to mistake the unit for the typical cheapy LifeLike F7, in the typical blurry Ebay photo. The giveaway is numbered number boards.
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Post by cnrglen on Dec 24, 2011 10:41:45 GMT -5
Another giveaway is the steam generator on the Back. Seems Athearn/globe added it on their F-7 and all the cheap toy makers copied it
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Post by cnrglen on Dec 28, 2011 16:55:27 GMT -5
I have a stewart F-3 phase2 shell on it's way. Thanks for all the help
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