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Post by jross2323 on Jun 5, 2016 23:01:22 GMT -5
Does any one have an idea of how or if one can build a custom model. The Athearn RTR just don't cut it. I seen a prototypical accurate one on Ebay a few months ago and was wondering if it could be custom build and how it would be gone about. Could you frankstein a inverter cabinet with doors onto a kato Ac4400cte union pacific model?
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Post by nsc39d8 on Jun 6, 2016 7:09:47 GMT -5
What are the problems with the Kato SP AC4400? I am not familiar with them.
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Post by jross2323 on Jun 6, 2016 22:49:54 GMT -5
I was looking to build a,custom one. Kato doesn't make one so im looking for tips to build a custom one.
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Post by nsc39d8 on Jun 7, 2016 4:28:41 GMT -5
I guess I was thinking of the new C44-9W. At one time I got a couple of undec shell from MB Klein. I would start with an undecorated if I could as Kato is hard to strip paint off of their models.
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Post by jross2323 on Jun 7, 2016 12:13:15 GMT -5
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Post by nsc39d8 on Jun 7, 2016 15:25:34 GMT -5
Looking at Kato website the CP model is correct on the inverter cabinet. More than likely the best way to go if you want a Kato. Details West used to make a detail kit for these and I think it had the panels for the inverter cabinet.
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Post by jross2323 on Jun 7, 2016 23:08:23 GMT -5
Yeah the CP model has the correct inverter cabniet but i was thinking of trying to cut it off and attach it to a Unpainted AC4400cte model. Details west makes a detail kit? Have any links?
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Post by jross2323 on Jun 7, 2016 23:09:16 GMT -5
Details west has inverter cabinet details kit?
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Post by nsc39d8 on Jun 8, 2016 16:28:35 GMT -5
Details West number 269 & 272. If I am correct you will not have to cut the inverter cabinet off the Kato shell. It separates with the cab from the shell. I would find a CP unit and strip the paint. While it does take some time and patience Kato paint can be removed. Maybe a week in 91% alcohol and some scrubbing with a stiff toothbrush a couple of time. Then a final with oven cleaner but do not let it stay on to long.
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Post by jross2323 on Jun 8, 2016 23:10:21 GMT -5
Thanks!Could I put them on a Union Pacific kato model? The CP model has low Number boards and SP has high. Can the details west doors go over the pre existing cab doors?
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