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Post by bbrunell on Nov 15, 2012 10:13:09 GMT -5
Apologies if this has been posted here already - I've tried to search but have not found an answer...
I'm looking to model an RS11 low hood. Does anyone have info on parts availability for this? Any experience producing this model?
Thanks in advance,
-bill
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Post by iomalley on Nov 15, 2012 10:40:36 GMT -5
chop the nose off of an Atlas trainman RS32...and use the chassis and deck too. (Atlas RS11s have frames that are too short)
You know if you're building a chop nose RS11, you're better off starting with buying an RS32 and swapping the long hood from an RS11 shell.
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Post by dmfoamer on Nov 15, 2012 10:58:20 GMT -5
Is the model Canadian? I have a sight address for a company that produces a resin low nose/cab combination. It runs about 24$ if I remember correctly.
Frank Lovejoy
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Post by bbrunell on Nov 15, 2012 15:58:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses. I have an Atlas yellow-box high nose and wanted to create something different. I know of the short wheelbase issue of these particular Atlas versions, but I'm not that concerned (sorry to the purists). I was thinking of purchasing the RS32 parts and taking the saw to them, as suggested. But, this board is a great resource and wanted to get everyone's input first.
When I'm done with the mods, it will get a D&H paint scheme to match one of the engines in their fleet.
Frank, I'm not opposed to a resin kit - the price will probably be similar to the individual parts from Atlas.
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Post by bbrunell on Nov 15, 2012 17:36:55 GMT -5
I took the advice of the board and also ordered the RS32 frame and sill parts. I should be able to migrate the motor, trucks and driveshafts over, although I might need to use longer shafts...
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Post by morey2001 on Mar 12, 2013 8:20:24 GMT -5
there was an article in an older RMC (90's?) about low nosing a yellow box RSll to get a Lehigh Valley unit. I used it to low nose a yellow box RSD for my Mineral Range roster. Pretty straight forward chopping the nose down but had to fab a front cab wall, modify a PSC EMD light/numberboard housing, and the cab roof overhang in the front was a bit tricky....
Chris Morey
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Post by jakeloyst on Mar 12, 2013 21:00:46 GMT -5
if its a Canadian unit, Prototype Model Industries, makes a cab and low hood casting, with a rear number board. There website is www.prototypemodelindustries.com |
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Post by bbrunell on Mar 13, 2013 20:49:01 GMT -5
Jake,
Thanks for the link - they currently are saying the low RS11 cab is discontinued, to be replaced by a new part!
-bill
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Post by jakeloyst on Mar 17, 2013 20:27:15 GMT -5
Id suggest trying o nt he net, to find a hobby shop with one, I picked up mine just about a week ago, unfortunatley was the only one there. Lol, I have a bad habit of picking things up, just in case I may want to build one some day
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