N Scale BN SD60MAC

[alister]

While I'm waiting for bits to arrive I thought I'd start my BN SD60MAC project.

I am in two minds on how I will proceed, my favoured approach is to use a Kato SD70MAC as a base to kitbash a SD60MAC from.
I have already an Atlas SD60M 3 window cab and attached the battery boxes to the cab to fit the Kato shell.
However I need to rearrange the kato long hood doors and remove some grills.

The other approach is to start with a SD60M which is too short and go from there. Easier to use the Kato.

I'll post pictures as I get further along.

Prototype:

www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=130970

[mandealco]

Nice prototype Alister. I assume (as it's not an Alco) the 70MAC share the same trucks as the 60? Look good on Hi-ads!
Cheers
Steve

[David]

I know a few people that got away with using a SD60m in HO scale. I would just use a SD60m unit in N scale and paint it. Just a thought

[antlorch]

Do not change the route you are on with using the Kato 70MAC body and Atlas 60M cab. If I where you I might just do a stand in using the Kato/Atlas shells. Noone will notice the small differences especially with a good paint job.

[alister]

Well after a lot of time I've started to create an N scale SD60MAC from a Kato SD70MAC.
Lots of things to change but this is a start.

[alister]

[matt]

I was just thinking about doing the same thing...I'll watch and learn.

[alister]

I have increased the height of the aircleaner fan base ready for a BLMA fan. Pardon the flash galre

[drgwguy]

Nice! I can't wait to see her done