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Post by hotshot3305 on Jan 29, 2013 13:41:58 GMT -5
This is my latest creation, the Southern F-3 6706. It was built using a Highliner shell, windows and screens. It is powered by a Kato/Stewart chassis. Details include a custom built fuel tank, roof mounted air tanks and ATS shoe. The Green paint is from ScalecoatII and the Imitation aluminum is a custom mix of Floquil colors. The model was decaled using Microscale and ShellScale decals. Enjoy!!  Bob |
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Post by annarborfan on Jan 29, 2013 14:04:28 GMT -5
Very nice, always look forward to seeing your models.
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Post by NS91 on Jan 29, 2013 16:57:55 GMT -5
Mr. Harpe, that is a fine looking F3. The Southern green and imitation aluminum is a class scheme. Have you built any Southern E8's and FP7's in the green?
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Post by hotshot3305 on Jan 29, 2013 18:12:56 GMT -5
William, I have built several Southern E-8's using the P2K and BLI models, but not any FP-7's. I know that the FP-7 conversion kit is available, but I haven't tried to use one yet and I haven't talked to anyone that has either.
Most all of my Southern models are in the Black and Imitation Aluminum Tuxedo scheme since I model a later time era, but it's nice to take time to paint a green one ever so often. The 6707 was built for a real good friend.
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Post by NS91 on Jan 29, 2013 18:43:47 GMT -5
Mr. Harpe, I would like to see one of your E8's. Which era do you model? I've finally settled on Southern in the Carolina's and Virgina 1976-1979.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 29, 2013 18:53:20 GMT -5
Great Work, Bob, very well done!!  |
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Post by hotshot3305 on Jan 29, 2013 19:48:24 GMT -5
Mr. Harpe, I would like to see one of your E8's. Which era do you model? I've finally settled on Southern in the Carolina's and Virgina 1976-1979. |
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liengineerbob
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Post by liengineerbob on Jan 29, 2013 19:57:26 GMT -5
What a fine piece of modeling that is there!!!
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Post by hotshot3305 on Jan 29, 2013 19:58:15 GMT -5
William, all of my E-8's are long gone, either sold or given away. My modeling era is pretty specific as I have selected January 01, 1980 as the time frame in which to model and I do my best to model only units that were on the Southern roster on that date. HOWEVER, I have fudged a time or two and modeled a few SD-24's to run on our layout even though the 24's were gone by that time.
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Post by hotshot3305 on Jan 29, 2013 20:00:40 GMT -5
Great Work, Bob, very well done!! Thank you Robert. I appreciate your kind words of encouragement. |
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Post by upguy1981 on Jan 29, 2013 21:35:15 GMT -5
Very nice looking locomotive
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Post by jr59 on Jan 30, 2013 3:58:45 GMT -5
Awesome work! Hat's off!
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Post by Randy Earle on Jan 30, 2013 10:36:05 GMT -5
Looks nice and sharp Bob.
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Post by hotshot3305 on Jan 30, 2013 16:52:03 GMT -5
OK, here's the 6706 one more time with just a touch of weathering. The old gal is now ready to make her trip home to Knoxville, Tn. and her new owner.  |
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Post by ranchwagon on Jan 30, 2013 20:00:28 GMT -5
Wow! That's very nice!
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Post by gp30 on Jan 31, 2013 7:34:53 GMT -5
Whoooo, this is purrtyyyy!
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Post by analogbeatmaker on Feb 1, 2013 17:50:00 GMT -5
Man, that is NICE!! I just love that paint scheme and what a great choice for the Feb logo. I've got a Southern F7A-B BLI set I need to get to one day. BTW Bob, I'm building a Wrightrack Southern Bay Window caboose and am having a real difficult time finding the red lenses to go in the roof-end mounted lights. If I may ask, which did you use?
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Post by dekon on Feb 1, 2013 20:49:23 GMT -5
Man, that is NICE!! I just love that paint scheme and what a great choice for the Feb logo. I've got a Southern F7A-B BLI set I need to get to one day. BTW Bob, I'm building a Wrightrack Southern Bay Window caboose and am having a real difficult time finding the red lenses to go in the roof-end mounted lights. If I may ask, which did you use? Maybe this will help you: southernmodeler.info/Bob_Harpe/Southern_baywindow-rebuilt.pdf |
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Post by analogbeatmaker on Feb 1, 2013 23:12:15 GMT -5
Man, that is NICE!! I just love that paint scheme and what a great choice for the Feb logo. I've got a Southern F7A-B BLI set I need to get to one day. BTW Bob, I'm building a Wrightrack Southern Bay Window caboose and am having a real difficult time finding the red lenses to go in the roof-end mounted lights. If I may ask, which did you use? Maybe this will help you: southernmodeler.info/Bob_Harpe/Southern_baywindow-rebuilt.pdf Thanks for the link but I already have that PDF. Unfortunately, Bob doesn't mention what lens (part #) he used, it's just suddenly on the model. lol |
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Post by dekon on Feb 2, 2013 9:24:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the link but I already have that PDF. Unfortunately, Bob doesn't mention what lens (part #) he used, it's just suddenly on the model. lol Sorry, I did not read the article. |
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