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Post by cemr5396 on Nov 10, 2018 10:57:11 GMT -5
Started off with Walthers new Mainline SD60M.  it comes without any grab irons or the like but all the hole locations are marked, making it a good starting point for a relatively easy project. Mine is CP 6259. |
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Post by cemr5396 on Nov 10, 2018 10:59:20 GMT -5
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Post by cemr5396 on Nov 10, 2018 11:14:13 GMT -5
Walthers has a detailing kit available that came with grab irons for all marked locations on the model.   |
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Post by cemr5396 on Nov 10, 2018 11:16:42 GMT -5
Added a Details West winterization hatch  Nathan P3 horn, also by DW  |
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Post by cemr5396 on Nov 10, 2018 11:22:05 GMT -5
 Here's the progress so far. Still need to install the snowplow, and I'm waiting for some more parts to finish the roof (lift rings, radio anntenna, etc.). |
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Post by EMDX6043 on Nov 10, 2018 15:44:46 GMT -5
Looks good!
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Post by phillipnr on Nov 10, 2018 23:41:39 GMT -5
Oh gosh yes! Finally someone else who has seen the appeal of starting off with one of these Walthers SD60s!
Good to know there's a detail kit already available for them, and that's already some great work this far! Hope to see more of this unit in the future.
-Phillip
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2018 0:07:58 GMT -5
Looking good
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Post by cemr5396 on Nov 11, 2018 16:53:08 GMT -5
Got the snowplow in place, won't attach it permanently until I get the MU and trainline hoses on.  I'm thinking of adding the airline between the brake cylinders on the trucks next since I'm out of detail parts for the moment, anyone got advice what wire size to use? |
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Post by EMDX6043 on Nov 11, 2018 22:08:16 GMT -5
I'd suggest .010" or so to take paint thickness into account. Just be advised that if you add them to one unit, you'll forever notice when they're absent...
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Post by cemr5396 on Nov 11, 2018 22:59:33 GMT -5
Just be advised that if you add them to one unit, you'll forever notice when they're absent... Thanks for the warning, but I had that problem long before this build....  |
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Post by icghogger on Nov 12, 2018 8:58:45 GMT -5
Excellent Work, keep us posted!!
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Post by cemr5396 on Nov 13, 2018 22:40:13 GMT -5
 Brake Lines |
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Post by fr8kar on Nov 14, 2018 19:39:34 GMT -5
You're making great progress. I would recommend adding Details West 362 "Traction Motor Details for Locomotive HT-C Trucks" to fill in the open area on the inboard portion of the trucks nearest the fuel tank. The brake lines look good.
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Post by cemr5396 on Nov 14, 2018 20:06:02 GMT -5
You're making great progress. I would recommend adding Details West 362 "Traction Motor Details for Locomotive HT-C Trucks" to fill in the open area on the inboard portion of the trucks nearest the fuel tank. The brake lines look good. thanks for the tip! |
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Post by cemr5396 on Nov 26, 2018 19:39:04 GMT -5
 Detail Associates speed recorder. I followed their instructions and used a piece of insulation from the smallest wire I could find, but it looks a bit big to me. Might have to figure something else out. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2018 1:41:30 GMT -5
Yup just a wee bit to big
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Post by icghogger on Nov 27, 2018 8:30:28 GMT -5
Try 30 gauge wire.
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Post by cemr5396 on Nov 27, 2018 22:09:07 GMT -5
I'll have to look and see if I can find something smaller.
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Post by cemr5396 on Dec 4, 2018 20:47:06 GMT -5
 revised Speed Recorder. I like this one much better. |
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