Central Georgia U23B

[c415rock]

This build here is a fairly easy one. There is not a lot of details that need to be added, but it is more of a weathering project blending several processes together to achieve the end result. First is a photo of the prototype and the desired end result. Then the Atlas jumping off point showing the progress as we go.

Enjoy
Erik

[hotshot3305]

Eric, here is a shot taken from the other side of 3959.

[hotshot3305]

Erik, are you planning to change out the AAR trucks to the FB-2 trucks?? The reason I ask is I have several scans of Georgia Central U-boats that use the AAR style trucks and I can send you one or more if you'd like.

[c415rock]

HI Bob,

Yes I do plan on change out the trucks to the FB2 trucks. I would not mind seeing the AAR truck scans.

Erik

[c415rock]

Here is the list of the build material for those who would like it. Plus photos showing the parts installed. The walkway lights are scratch build using Details West step lights and Evergreen channel.

Erik

1. QTY.2            Precision Scale Co.  Three-Chime Airhorn  39084.1
   
2. QTY.1 Pkg.   Cal Scale                    Firecracker Antenna  190-549
   
3. QTY.1            Hi-Tech Details         Southern,NS Sunshades  6017
   
4. QTY.1 Pkg.   Details West              Engine & Caboose step lights 172
   
5. QTY.2            Details West              MU Cable W/Double ended receptacle 236
   
6. QTY.2            Details West              Ditch Lights W/ Platforms & Lenses 243
   
7. QTY.2            Details West              Snow Plow CSX,NS 256
   
8. QTY.1            Details West              Knuckle Basket Norfolk Southern  371
   
9. QTY.1            Evergreen                 .010 X .125 strip styrene                 106
   
10. QTY.1            Evergreen                 .060 Channel                                      261

[keiffer]

I too am building one or maybe two of these units. Gathering parts for 3928 now. Then can't decide if i want to do another U23B or one of the U30B units... decisions....decisions! All inspired by Bob's photos from an earlier post.

Now I just have to figure out how to work them into my NYSW unseat NY setting!

[hotshot3305]

Mar 21, 2013 22:53:25 GMT -5 c415rock said:

HI Bob,

Yes I do plan on change out the trucks to the FB2 trucks. I would not mind seeing the AAR truck scans.

Erik

Erik, here's a shot of 3928 for you and Keith showing the AAR type trucks. Georgia Central has one U30-B painted in the black scheme left on it's roster, no. 1004, if someone wants to model a low nose unit.

[hotshot3305]

Mar 21, 2013 22:53:25 GMT -5 c415rock said:

HI Bob,

Yes I do plan on change out the trucks to the FB2 trucks. I would not mind seeing the AAR truck scans.

Erik

Erik, allow me to try once more to post a decent photo of the 3928.

[NS91]

Looks great so far. There is something cool about high hood U boats with AAR trucks.

[m a y o r 79]

Looking good. Mhow did you fade the NS logos on the long hood? Were they just sanded down or some other method?

[c415rock]

Hi Mike,

I faded the the factory lettering out buy cranking the pressure down on my grit blaster booth just enough to lightly remove the lettering.

Erik

[c415rock]

Well I made progress on the unit this weekend I got all the details painted and weathered and faded the unit. So now it can be decaled and have the final coat of weathering applied.

Erik