bcrmlw
Superintendent
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Post by bcrmlw on May 14, 2009 16:16:33 GMT -5
Looks good, is the truck wheelbase the same on the SDP40 as it it on the SD40? I've been wanting to model an SDP40 for several years using a Kato SD40 and an Atlas SDP35 shell, but I was never certain on the truck spacing.
-Trevor
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Post by mountaingoatgreg on May 14, 2009 18:22:18 GMT -5
The SDP40/SD45/SD40 all have basically the same truck spacing and frame lenght. I believe they is a one inch difference between the SD40 and SD45.
I started with an undec Kato SD40 and an Athearn SD45T-2 shell. I am also swapping out the trucks for the Athearn low mount trucks.
If you are doing a GN/BN version I have formatted an excel spreadsheet with all the parts required to do the build. Let me know if you are interested in it and I can sen it to you.
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Post by mountaingoatgreg on May 29, 2009 23:49:59 GMT -5
I recieved my railflyer parts and a bunch more stuff from Walthers. Now all I have to do is figure out how I am going to get the Railflyer fuel tank to work on the Kato Frame. My initial though is to cut down the giant block on the Kato frame. Unfortunalty all I have is a dremel tool and no budget for buying expensive machining equipment. I Figure I can cut the top of the tank open and slide it over the Kato block but not sure exactly how. This is a case of needing to measure twice and cutting once.
I did get ahead of myself a little and added some of hte details to the pilot but nothing that is blocking any of the other detailing, just makes it hard to set the frame down anywhere!
More pics coming soon!!
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Post by mrlfan on May 30, 2009 1:18:48 GMT -5
Greg ,call me I have a Bridgeport mill. I can help you out if you want. Glenn
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Post by gnsteve on May 30, 2009 17:53:25 GMT -5
Hey Greg (or anyone else) I have a question I hope you can answer. In looking through the GN Color Pictorial, volume 2, by Joe Shine, the air horn placement on the 1st purchase of SD45s looks to be the same as on the SDP40s - between the fans. What are you going to use for the air horn stand? Overland had one but they've stopped producing them so I'm looking for a substitute. Thanks, Steve.
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Post by mountaingoatgreg on May 30, 2009 19:01:38 GMT -5
My first plan was to purchase the Details West Bracket then afix some flat brass to Provide the "legs" I have also been checking swap meets and been thinking about asking on HOYARDSALE and see if someone is willing to part with theirs. If I had some better pictures of the prototype I might just scratchbuild it out of flat brass.
To bad Overland didn't try and sell off their line of detail parts. I need their winterization hatches, F unit fans, Diesel plows for GN and a bunch of their switchstands...
If I can get any more information, or when I build my own I will make sure to post some good close-up pictures!
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Post by ssgburme on Jul 25, 2009 21:07:41 GMT -5
Hi GREG, would you be referring to OVERLAND part# 8024 from warren's custom service's?
Karl
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Post by mountaingoatgreg on Jul 26, 2009 8:26:42 GMT -5
Karl,
That would be correct.
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Post by icghogger on Jul 27, 2009 14:05:13 GMT -5
Very Nice Work, Greg!
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Post by mountaingoatgreg on Jul 28, 2009 21:13:31 GMT -5
Man its been a long time since I have done any modeling... I have some more goodies on order but still have not got the last batch of upgrades on this unit added. I guess the good news is that work has been extremly busy and we had a great harvest! Maybe things will start to wind down here soon and I can focus more on model trains vs. real trains. Thank you all for you help with this project...maybe I can have it mostly done for MCPM?  |
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Post by mrlfan on Jul 29, 2009 1:22:01 GMT -5
Man I didn't think you had modeling a BN unit in you. Can't wait to see it done in a few months. Glenn
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Post by mountaingoatgreg on Sept 6, 2009 13:44:17 GMT -5
A little more progree...but not much...   |
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Post by icghogger on Sept 9, 2009 15:42:14 GMT -5
Coming together nicely, Greg!
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Post by RunningExtra on Sept 9, 2009 16:10:23 GMT -5
Looking good Greg!!
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