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Post by Randy Earle on Nov 12, 2008 12:18:19 GMT -5
Okay you locomotive modders, what's on the bench?  |
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Post by Randy Earle on Nov 12, 2008 14:15:42 GMT -5
Not really on the bench, but I got an e-mail from the Shawmut Shops that my decals for the River Run Road are in production! Over 30 years to get to this point....I can't wait!
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Post by ricnok on Nov 12, 2008 15:01:25 GMT -5
Well, I was in contact with my lathe guy and he said he can mill my Atlas C40-8W frame to accept the Atlas B40-8 fuel tank and the front half of the RPP shell to get rolling on my C39-8
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Post by johnnetzlof on Nov 12, 2008 17:24:03 GMT -5
Right on Randy, glad you got through finally!
Anywho, My projects tonight are going with me to the club, I'll be alcoholling off the emblems from my Atlas B&P and R&S units, which will then join a few other waiting for my new decals from Shawmut Shops
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Post by MONONC420 on Nov 12, 2008 18:35:40 GMT -5
Well, I was in contact with my lathe guy and he said he can mill my Atlas C40-8W frame to accept the Atlas B40-8 fuel tank and the front half of the RPP shell to get rolling on my C39-8 You do realize that once your done with the C39-8 Athearn will come out with one, LOL. You can't possibly understand how much I hope you are correct! LOL Christian |
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Post by liquidfantasy on Nov 12, 2008 20:01:32 GMT -5
I did work on a Walthers Airslide Hopper - got the plano roof walk some time ago for almost free and now the hopper came along in one of the monthly walthers sales... I removed all molded on grab irons and the walkway, replaced them with wire grab irons and the plano walkway, repainted the roof like the prototype and added full break detail ...    I know it is not an locomotive - LOL - but it was on the bench and I needed some change while i figure out which detail parts I need for my GP40-2's and where to get them from ... cheers! |
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Post by ricnok on Nov 12, 2008 20:45:02 GMT -5
You do realize that once your done with the C39-8 Athearn will come out with one, LOL. I have heard someone is having a master made but I think it is resin |
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Post by Randy Earle on Nov 12, 2008 22:45:03 GMT -5
Denis, don't do the URL thing, just the IMG thing.
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Post by johnnetzlof on Nov 13, 2008 10:34:29 GMT -5
Miguel - If I may implore, where are you getting the decals for the QGRy unit?
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Post by Randy Earle on Nov 16, 2008 13:58:34 GMT -5
Are you putting these into your fleet or just making them for ebay? I like that hh undec ge.
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Post by sarge on Nov 16, 2008 21:58:21 GMT -5
Well, although I have many projects that should be on my table, it is empty right now  I have been very busy prepareing my unit for deployment and school work. Things should slow down in a couple of weeks. I have been working on the RG&S' history after reading PIER's post. |
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Post by westernmaine on Nov 17, 2008 9:17:23 GMT -5
My current project is salvaging a basket-case Proto 2000 FA-2 and detailing it as an Eriie-Lacawanna gray-maroon-yellow unit a it looking right before retirement. Engine came to me as a forlorn Ann Arbor unit, minus handrails, cooling fan screen, couplers, but at least mechanically sound. I have repainted, decaled and am now adding grab irons, MU, wire handrails, etc.
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Post by Randy Earle on Nov 22, 2008 12:23:21 GMT -5
Very nice Roland.
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Post by westernmaine on Nov 24, 2008 18:18:40 GMT -5
Made some progress on my Erie-Lackawanna FA-2 project (this might actually qualify for a Cheap Builds category). Started with a basket-case $12 FA-2 painted Ann Arbor. It was missing most detail parts except windows, wipers and airhorn. I made handrails from .015 phospher-bronze wire, grabs were from wire and also drop grabs from Detail Associates, Details West MU hoses, found a replacement rear diaphragm in my junk box, and temporarily have substituted a cooling fan screen (though it is not a perfect fit) from a donor P2K PA-1. Paint is Accupaint EL gray, Floquil WC maroon tinted with a little tuscan, Floquil Engine Balck. Decals are from an old Accucals set. Still needs a few things added and a mild weathering job  |
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Post by Randy Earle on Nov 24, 2008 20:16:50 GMT -5
Reminds my of the old days along the line in Corry.
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Post by stillbre on Nov 26, 2008 9:41:37 GMT -5
Well after taking the last couple months off I finally last night got out a project I started several months ago. I'm in the process of building L&N SD40s 1225 and 1258, the first and last SD40s ordered by the L&N. I started with a pair of Kato SD40s. So far I've milled the frame to get rid of the bevel. I'm still trying to decide if I want to keep the Kato fuel tank or replace it. Sideframes have been detailed as well. As far as the shell goes, I've removed the step wells and pilots to be replaced with Railflyer parts. I plan on rebuilding the long hood starting with an Atlas GP40 hood, scratchbuild the clean air room, and a Cannon front end.
Should keep me busy for a few days.
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Post by Randy Earle on Nov 26, 2008 12:09:49 GMT -5
Well after taking the last couple months off I finally last night got out a project I started several months ago. I'm in the process of building L&N SD40s 1225 and 1258, the first and last SD40s ordered by the L&N. I started with a pair of Kato SD40s. So far I've milled the frame to get rid of the bevel. I'm still trying to decide if I want to keep the Kato fuel tank or replace it. Sideframes have been detailed as well. As far as the shell goes, I've removed the step wells and pilots to be replaced with Railflyer parts. I plan on rebuilding the long hood starting with an Atlas GP40 hood, scratchbuild the clean air room, and a Cannon front end. Should keep me busy for a few days. Sounds great! Do you have any progress photos to share? |
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Post by stillbre on Nov 27, 2008 0:56:58 GMT -5
No pictures at the moment but I'll see if I can't get a few.
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Post by roaringengines on Nov 27, 2008 7:22:48 GMT -5
westernmaine, that FA-2 is amazing, looks just like real  cheeers |
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Post by Randy Earle on Dec 3, 2008 0:04:04 GMT -5
Project X and Project W are still on the bench. Rubber bands are there until the glue dries on the new filter box.  |
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I have been very busy prepareing my unit for deployment and school work. Things should slow down in a couple of weeks.
