h16-44

[fr8kar]

Thanks for the info, Steve. So far I've just tackled structure modeling, and the coarse texture from S&F nylon is fine for what I've modeled. For freight cars I don't see any choice other than UFD. I'll just have to keep those models indoors.

[blane]

Jul 2, 2012 22:34:18 GMT -5 CP_8530 said:

I find it's easier to add parts when you're working off a prototype, or in the case of freelanced units, if you have some sort of basis of what a typical unit looked like (horn locations, winterization hatches, bells etc). Maybe work from what a demo unit looked like or such.

I did up this factory painted Bachmann H16-44 a few months back with a bunch of detailed parts and modifications: new horns, new passenger diesel/water fuel tank, modified numberboards, pilot modifications, renumbering, headlights, new railings from Athearn stanchions and steel wire, and a bunch of other mods according to the prototype:

What did you do for the number boards? I want to do something very similar with Bachmann H-16-44 but copying Virginian prototype practices. Did you replace the radiator section? Your photo makes me think I don't have to forget plans of having H-16-44 models on my division

Blane