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Post by antlorch on Feb 12, 2014 21:37:55 GMT -5
This is super sweet. From the build to the paint. Thanks for sharing this build with us.
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Post by alligator on Feb 13, 2014 9:23:29 GMT -5
Thanks Anthony and Lyle. A U23C would go great with my SD39. That's a model I hope to someday build. Here's a view of the other side.  Chris |
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Post by Canadian Atlantic Railway on Feb 13, 2014 19:59:00 GMT -5
That is one impressive loco. It looked as good unpainted as it done now in the yellow bonnet  |
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Post by detlef10 on Mar 16, 2014 6:01:42 GMT -5
Very nice - excellent execution!
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Post by hlcx4300 on Jun 5, 2014 14:06:00 GMT -5
That thing is freaking sweeeeet! I don't know though, If I built something so extensive to kitbashing/detailing, I would probably finish the detailing and put it in a case for display! ~ Daniel
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Post by enginseer on Jun 5, 2014 20:08:39 GMT -5
I think I would be afraid to use that loco!
I use brass locos all day, but that thing would go into a case, lol!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2014 9:01:37 GMT -5
That thing is freaking sweeeeet! I don't know though, If I built something so extensive to kitbashing/detailing, I would probably finish the detailing and put it in a case for display! ~ Daniel It is because you are looking at someone else's model. If it were yours, you would know how to handle it and therefore would not be hesitant to operate it. When you build a model like this you know where the pickup points are and in general how to handle it. It is why I NEVER allow anyone to pickup my models. I am the only one who knows what went into building it and how to handle it. Chris operates everything he builds and they look sweet running with a train behind them. They operate just as nice as they look. |
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Post by analogbeatmaker on Jun 9, 2014 10:18:09 GMT -5
What a stellar job Chris! Your models are so crisp and chock full of detail. I always enjoy seeing what you do and strive to achieve your level of build one day. Just curious, will you be weathering this or will it remain factory fresh?
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Post by railfansd40t2 on Jun 12, 2014 10:10:54 GMT -5
I don't have any other words to use that have not been already taken about how flippin' awesome this build is.
All of my locos are shelf models as most of you know so I agree that one with this much work and detail would be in a case like all mine are to keep them clean more than anything else.
However to Brian's point if you are part of a club or have a running layout then hell yes have that beutiful beast out there moving freight at a nice scale speed so everyone can get a good look at how sweet it is and how well it operates. I also agree strongly with Brian that it should always be a Hands Off for anyone other than the owner of any model but especialy one of this caliber.
Chris you did an outstanding job on this and one day I will pick a favorite unit to try my hand at work like this but I don't think I have anywhere near your talent to get to this level.
Love this build.
Paulie
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 10:44:29 GMT -5
I know Chris very well now. Met him at the 2005 or 2006 RPM meet and found out he lived in the same town I grew up in. We became very good friends and I have visited his home often. When I go back to Illinois, We get together and have a great time. I have seen this model prior to painting and prior to its final version. The first time I saw this model it had Overland trucks on it. Replacing the Overland side frames with Athearn side frames made a HUGE transformation for this model. The Athearn side frames completed the look of this model. I am sure Chris will weather it. If I have anything to say about it  . If you all could only see what Chris has in the paint shop. Some really nice stuff that only needs a little more to be finished. I keep after him all the time to get it done and bring to the shows. His paint work is by far the best I have ever seen from anyone past or present. I know, I am singing his praises, but that is not because he is a good friend of mine, but because he really deserves it. A lot of us are experts and maybe one aspect of this hobby. Chris is an expert at all of it. From layout planning. and not just the track plan, but the structural construction, hand laying track and switches. A master at brass work. Unbelievable stuff to freight car detailing/painting as well as locomotive and electronics. I am very glad that we met and have become friends. It is a joy to spend time with Chris. |
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Post by ednadolski on Jun 12, 2014 18:16:52 GMT -5
Wow that is superb! (understatement alert!)
Ed
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Post by railfansd40t2 on Jun 13, 2014 19:30:13 GMT -5
Sing the praises all you want Brian because I have a friend that I consider a master modeler as well as a superb craftsman in everything he does. He is a retired machinist that is very detail orientated and his paint work is flawless just as Chris's is. He painted one of my Big Rig models for me as well as building me an awesome Blue Angles F4 Phantom.
My buddy doesn't do trains he does model cars mostly and and R/C boats. He is also a master woodworker and has built some fabulous cabinets for the North Carolina NASCAR museum. Many of his models are in that museum as well as ones I have done the graphics for that he could not buy. We like you and Chris are good friends and those are hard to come by now days.
It is great to have friends like this because they are always teaching us all how to be better at our hobby even though we sometimes don't realize it.
I agree with what you said about Chris's build it is perfect and all the time and effort he put into to it shows. I would consider him a master modeler as well.
That being said you yourself have some real skills as well so don't sell yourself short.
Paulie
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Post by alligator on Jun 14, 2014 10:55:40 GMT -5
Wow, my heads going to explode with all these comments. Thank you for all the compliments. Yes, I'm good friends with Brian, and I think we just feed on each other for ideas. Cause Brian is one hell of a modeler.
As far as the SD39 goes, It will start to get a weathering job here shortly. This loco was designed to perform and will be used on a layout. I model for the realism, that's what I enjoy. I will post more pictures later.
Chris
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Post by railfansd40t2 on Jun 14, 2014 17:27:30 GMT -5
Hey Chris remember now this is a Santa Fe unit and not an SP and they kept theirs much cleaner. ( most of the time  )
Go easy on that weathering LOL
Paulie
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Post by jchamberlain on Jun 16, 2014 16:26:22 GMT -5
Hi Chris, Very nice model and fantastic workmanship. I couldn't help but notice on the photo of the underside that the frame is made of brass and appears to look similar to the real thing. This is very interesting to me as I have plans to build/model and detail some SD40's and other locomotives from a couple short lines from my home province on the East coast. I'm slowly acquiring parts and materials for some of these projects that I want to do. Which leads me to some questions I hope you may be able to answer, but I promise not ask them all in one post.  Hopefully I don't come across as too demanding. Do you have any photos that you would be willing share of the construction of this or other frames? What are some of the material sizes you used and some of your processes (how to's)? Do you build your own frames for all your models? Again, sorry for the bombardment of questions, any information is greatly appreciated. Cheers, |
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Post by alligator on Jun 17, 2014 22:06:40 GMT -5
The frame is built up using Special Shapes I beam and flat bar stock. The flat bar stock is soldered in between the I beam. The trucks, fuel tank and motor are attached with screws. Traction cable blocks are soldered to the frame with cables and other detail glued in place. Holes are located where screws go through to attach the body.  I don't do every loco this way, only where appropriate. The weathering will be on the lighter side. Hmmm, maybe. Chris Zygmunt |
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Post by cd on Jun 19, 2014 7:17:39 GMT -5
WOW! That's a GREAT build!
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Post by jchamberlain on Jun 19, 2014 10:40:45 GMT -5
Thank you for the great info Chris and again great job on this model. I noticed that the photo of the frame links back to your Photobucket album and I'll be sure to peruse through it this evening. I see what appears to be "extra" screw holes near the front and rear of the fuel tank and take it that these are used to fasten the model's sub-assemblies that you referred to at the beginning of the thread.
Cheers,
Jason
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Post by railfansd40t2 on Jun 20, 2014 5:22:33 GMT -5
Now that is what I call true craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing the pictures as well as the description. You do great work  Paulie |
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Post by jazzlife1 on Feb 1, 2016 15:55:42 GMT -5
Didn't you built an SP unit this way some years back?
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