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Post by norm66 on Mar 24, 2018 11:05:01 GMT -5
Two early switchers are under construction - scale is 1/29 (as usual). Both units are a mix of scratchbuilt and kitbash. GE #8835 of 1923 Rebuilt with a new power plant from an early GE-unit it has an odd round front end. sbiii.com/boxjfcpx/jcageir2/8835a.jpgA GE 44t-chassis and a box car will be used as baseline parts RI #10000 of 1930 - a two-power switcher running strictly from batteries, recharged by a 300hp diesel (similar to NYC's DES3 which had additional electrical pick-ups making three-power units). Operational area was in LaSalle. digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15330coll22/id/45533/rec/1A NW2-chassis (although the wheel diameter is too small) and a box car will be used as baseline parts Regards Norman |
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Post by coaldog on Mar 24, 2018 13:51:33 GMT -5
These two are just Fugly but I like them both.
Can't wait to see more on these builds.
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Post by norm66 on Apr 2, 2018 10:48:34 GMT -5
Here you are....at least #8335's basic underframe, shell and roof. The current look of RI #10000 is too ugly and cluttered - it would be embarrassing to post pictures of it   Regards Norman |
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Post by norm66 on Apr 15, 2018 12:18:16 GMT -5
Some progress on GE #8835   And a first glance to RI #10000 - basic shell and frame have been assembled  Regards Norman |
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Post by coaldog on Apr 17, 2018 3:04:36 GMT -5
Coming along nicely.
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Post by norm66 on Apr 23, 2018 13:19:27 GMT -5
Some progress on #8845    Regards Norrman |
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Post by lyled1117 on Apr 23, 2018 13:37:44 GMT -5
Major respect. I wish I had the imagination to see how to create things from scratch like you are doing here. I can copy well but coming up with an original method is something else.  Lyle |
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Post by coaldog on Apr 24, 2018 0:46:41 GMT -5
Really loving this Norm they are coming along nicely.
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Post by crmpei on Apr 24, 2018 19:48:00 GMT -5
Looks great!
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Post by norm66 on May 1, 2018 9:31:32 GMT -5
Many thanks for your nice comments... Finally my RI #10000 shows some progress rather than only a naked shell    Regards Norman |
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Post by coaldog on May 8, 2018 11:34:59 GMT -5
Looks real good Norm.
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Post by norm66 on May 23, 2018 13:31:54 GMT -5
Finally #8835's exterior is finshed - although I'm not sure whether I should add the lettering of General Electric, Alco and Ingersoll-Rand which is visible on some of the few protoype's photos. Some improvements on the interior and wiring the front light still have to be done
Regards Norman
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Post by lyled1117 on May 23, 2018 18:32:23 GMT -5
Suh...WEET!!
Lyle
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Post by coaldog on May 25, 2018 22:01:36 GMT -5
The beatle rides again very nice norm.
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Post by norm66 on Jun 2, 2018 14:10:12 GMT -5
Thanks for the nice comments, guys!
RI #10000 got its final details and paint (current gloss surface is for the application of decals)
Obviously (as long as one knows the prototype) the wheels' diameter is too small - 36" instead of rather unique (for a diesel-switcher) 44". However, no such wheels were available for the required wheelbase.
Regards Norman
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Post by EMDX6043 on Jun 2, 2018 20:00:47 GMT -5
Looks great, wow!
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Post by norm66 on Nov 1, 2019 10:06:21 GMT -5
And final pictures of #10000 - the only thing i might change are the wheels...being a bit undersized coming from a NW2
Regards Norman
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Post by icghogger on Nov 2, 2019 7:31:45 GMT -5
A Work of Art, your attention to detail is exquisite!!
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