Post by Goingincirclez on Apr 3, 2009 12:15:50 GMT -5
OK,
Maybe it's too soon to show this, but this is my one and only "major" diesel build. I've done a number of "spruce ups" but this was an ambitious project.
Starting with this picture:
I decided I HAD to have a model of it, for several reasons. This was in 2004 - when P2k and Kato were the only decent models on the market. I couldn't afford either at the time (or so I thought). But I found an old RailPower shell to start with.
Then my budget improved, and I decided instead of repainting a P2K model, to go for broke and try a full kitbash of the RPP shell. Which, needless to say, was extensive. I replaced the cab and fans with cannon pieces, used a P2K frame (which had to be milled to shorten the tank), Kato handrails, tons of commercial detail parts, and a few scratchbuilt ones. I think when I tallied it, I used something like just over 300 parts (not counting the drive), from a dozen sources... and a total cost I was afraid to tally.
I'll try to let the following pics speak for themselves... but I'll be glad to answer any questions... and welcome any comments / criticism!
Just a couple comments to explain: I deliberately cut and misaligned the decals on the long hood to give the impression of some stubborn doors, as I had another pic of this same unit with that problem. And incredibly, through the entire build phase I never once realized the cab was slightly angled compared to the frame... it never became apparent until after paint. But I absolutely have no clue how or what happened because everything was "square" to that point. So that was kind of a letdown. But I'm still pleased overall.
Finally, a video in action. (Warning: pay no attention to the likely incorrect sounds, or that Tyco crap at the end ;D )
Thanks...
-Tony L.
Maybe it's too soon to show this, but this is my one and only "major" diesel build. I've done a number of "spruce ups" but this was an ambitious project.
Starting with this picture:
I decided I HAD to have a model of it, for several reasons. This was in 2004 - when P2k and Kato were the only decent models on the market. I couldn't afford either at the time (or so I thought). But I found an old RailPower shell to start with.
Then my budget improved, and I decided instead of repainting a P2K model, to go for broke and try a full kitbash of the RPP shell. Which, needless to say, was extensive. I replaced the cab and fans with cannon pieces, used a P2K frame (which had to be milled to shorten the tank), Kato handrails, tons of commercial detail parts, and a few scratchbuilt ones. I think when I tallied it, I used something like just over 300 parts (not counting the drive), from a dozen sources... and a total cost I was afraid to tally.
I'll try to let the following pics speak for themselves... but I'll be glad to answer any questions... and welcome any comments / criticism!
Just a couple comments to explain: I deliberately cut and misaligned the decals on the long hood to give the impression of some stubborn doors, as I had another pic of this same unit with that problem. And incredibly, through the entire build phase I never once realized the cab was slightly angled compared to the frame... it never became apparent until after paint. But I absolutely have no clue how or what happened because everything was "square" to that point. So that was kind of a letdown. But I'm still pleased overall.
Finally, a video in action. (Warning: pay no attention to the likely incorrect sounds, or that Tyco crap at the end ;D )
Thanks...
-Tony L.
