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Post by rapidotrains on Jan 24, 2019 16:14:04 GMT -8
Hi all, Gareth and Josh recorded a new video of our two B36-7 samples on the North American Prototype Modelers layout in Milwaukee. The video also features spotting differences on three other units. You can watch it here: The order deadline is February 11th. If you haven't ordered yet, full info can be found here: www.rapidotrains.com/ho-ge-b36-7/Thanks for watching, Jason |
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Post by catcliffedemon on Jan 24, 2019 16:31:02 GMT -8
Thank you so much for using a thumbnail with me in full "crazy British guy" mode. Anyway hope everyone enjoys the video, it was great fun to shoot. That NAPM layout is incredible and the guys there are the best! I could have waxed lyrical about the B36-7 for hours, and probably would have needed that amount of time to cover all the cool stuff. Please visit www.rapidotrains.com/ho-ge-b36-7/ for everything that we couldn't squeeze into this eight and half minutes! -Rapido Gareth |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 17:00:22 GMT -8
Beauty, eh?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 18:56:44 GMT -8
While a cool thing, I think that the Strato-lite might be a little fast from what I remember seeing on the ATSF thru my home town back in the days of those things. You might want to see if you can have them inoperative, also. By that I mean, lit but not flashing, with only one light lit, or even with one bulb 'burned out'. Used to see them that way as well. And hopefully you have the correct sound for production. And, yes, I've had 6 on order since they were first announced.
Greg
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Post by jonklein611 on Jan 24, 2019 18:57:35 GMT -8
Beauty goal eh?
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Post by csx3305 on Jan 24, 2019 19:00:11 GMT -8
I’m watching the video on my IPhone 7, held upright, and the picture is not much bigger than two side-by-side postage stamps.....but even at that small size, when they showed the rear of the Conrail unit, I could clearly see how much better the radiator section is than that of the hosed-up Atlas units. Well done.
I must say that is a masterpiece of a layout, btw.
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Post by el3672 on Jan 24, 2019 19:09:56 GMT -8
High Fives & Thanks Rapido!!!!!, Yea really nice model with exceptional detail for you 80's plus modelers.
Guys give us some 70's love like an ultimate U-25-B or U-33-C & many variants?
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Post by SOMECALLMETIM on Jan 24, 2019 20:11:56 GMT -8
Notice the MP on the third fuel tank?! |
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Post by Donnell Wells on Jan 24, 2019 20:18:56 GMT -8
I know that the video portrays a deco-sample, however, my one critique is that you revisit that snowplow. It should taper slightly to a point in the middle along the bottom rather than be flat across as shown in the video. Yes, I am a rivet counter! 
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Post by csx3305 on Jan 24, 2019 20:20:36 GMT -8
Notice the MP on the third fuel tank?! BN, too. Can you say "cabless booster"? |
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Post by csxt8400 on Jan 24, 2019 20:23:07 GMT -8
Notice the MP on the third fuel tank?! BN, too. Can you say "cabless booster"? Good catch. Someone I know will be very happy. (And broke) |
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Post by csx3305 on Jan 24, 2019 20:26:54 GMT -8
BN, too. Can you say "cabless booster"? Good catch. Someone I know will be very happy. (And broke) This project just keeps getting more and more exciting. Maybe they will obsolete the Atlas units someday, and I will get those be-all, end-all B-boats I've always dreamed about. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 20:40:33 GMT -8
Wow.
The layout is truly fantastic, too. I really like the way they blended the scenery into the backdrop. Way cool.
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Post by riogrande on Jan 25, 2019 4:12:27 GMT -8
Yeah, I know all about crazy British - got one of my own!
Very nice looking and sounding GE there Gareth!
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Post by 12bridge on Jan 25, 2019 6:22:59 GMT -8
While a cool thing, I think that the Strato-lite might be a little fast from what I remember seeing on the ATSF thru my home town back in the days of those things. You might want to see if you can have them inoperative, also. By that I mean, lit but not flashing, with only one light lit, or even with one bulb 'burned out'. Used to see them that way as well. And hopefully you have the correct sound for production. And, yes, I've had 6 on order since they were first announced. Greg |
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Post by markfj on Jan 25, 2019 6:28:45 GMT -8
Is the frame plastic? If so, I think that’s a good idea; kind of reminds me of what Railflyer was trying to do to facilitate more accurate details below the deck. Really nice locomotive, well done Rapido!
Thanks, Mark
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Post by rapidotrains on Jan 25, 2019 6:34:33 GMT -8
Thanks for the positive feedback, everyone. It's nice to have something for all you modern freight guys finally.
-Jason
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Post by catcliffedemon on Jan 25, 2019 7:58:40 GMT -8
Is the frame plastic? If so, I think that’s a good idea; kind of reminds me of what Railflyer was trying to do to facilitate more accurate details below the deck. Really nice locomotive, well done Rapido! Thanks, Mark Yes, it's plastic. The GE Dash 7s tend to have a very deep frame so it was very important to capture this look on the underframe. You can see it more clearly in the picture below:  Thanks for the kind words! -Rapido Gareth |
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Post by sd80mac on Jan 25, 2019 8:19:02 GMT -8
Man, these look nice. I have a Conrail on order!
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Post by nstophat on Jan 25, 2019 8:56:43 GMT -8
Is the frame plastic? If so, I think that’s a good idea; kind of reminds me of what Railflyer was trying to do to facilitate more accurate details below the deck. Really nice locomotive, well done Rapido! Thanks, Mark Yes, it's plastic. The GE Dash 7s tend to have a very deep frame so it was very important to capture this look on the underframe. You can see it more clearly in the picture below: Thanks for the kind words! -Rapido Gareth Which also allows for adjustable bolster spacings..... I can't wait to get my TTI's! Russ |
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Post by PennCentral on Jan 25, 2019 9:17:31 GMT -8
All I can say is I simply can't afford $$$ era-creep so instead of me buying these amazing B36-7's that I don't need, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do U33C Ph1 (Penn Central) and 2 (D&H), U30C Ph1 and 2 D&H, and a proper Ph 1 U23B for the D&H.
Jason C
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Post by nsc39d8 on Jan 25, 2019 9:52:56 GMT -8
Very nice! Can not wait to get my Southern, especially after I did one from an Atlas many years ago. Theres are gorgeous.
Now with he plastic frame and above mentioned adjustable bolster spacing maybe we could see the Southern B30-7A1.
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Post by csx3305 on Jan 25, 2019 9:56:02 GMT -8
So when would be a prudent time to start pounding the drum for a Phase 3 B23-7 from Rapido? Soon, ya think? Not a big jump to there from a Mopac B30-7A. And they could obsolete most of the big roadnames on the Atlas version without necessarily offering a carbon copy.
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Post by catcliffedemon on Jan 25, 2019 10:35:22 GMT -8
So when would be a prudent time to start pounding the drum for a Phase 3 B23-7 from Rapido? Soon, ya think? Not a big jump to there from a Mopac B30-7A. And they could obsolete most of the big roadnames on the Atlas version without necessarily offering a carbon copy. No need to pound the drum, we're very aware of the opportunities of this model and will take full advantage of them! -Rapido Gareth |
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Post by bnsf971 on Jan 25, 2019 12:27:33 GMT -8
I hope I'm missing something, here. Is the entire frame, where the motor, trucks, and couplers are mounted, plastic? I remember that being one of the problems with train set locomotives. They were too light to pull anything, and the frames would droop and warp over time.
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Post by catcliffedemon on Jan 25, 2019 13:01:47 GMT -8
I hope I'm missing something, here. Is the entire frame, where the motor, trucks, and couplers are mounted, plastic? I remember that being one of the problems with train set locomotives. They were too light to pull anything, and the frames would droop and warp over time. It's screwed to a very robust, very heavy, metal block that keeps everything nice and straight. The whole locomotive is no lighter than a usual Rapido road unit, like the F40, FA-2, etc. -Rapido Gareth |
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Post by SOMECALLMETIM on Jan 25, 2019 13:11:03 GMT -8
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Post by fr8kar on Jan 25, 2019 13:19:29 GMT -8
I used this source to create various 3D printed frames for the three different lengths of Dash 7 frame and the the early Dash 8 frames. Lots of good information there along with some high resolution photos. |
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Post by cp6027 on Jan 25, 2019 14:25:34 GMT -8
Not a product I need but I must say, the shots from the perspective of a helicopter pacing the auto rack train through the cornfields really capture the essence of this locomotive!
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Post by NS4122 on Jan 25, 2019 16:31:13 GMT -8
Gareth,
I noticed that the Conrail unit did not have a horn. Are you guys trying to decide which of the two locations to use (just behind the cab or in the middle of the long hood)? I assume behind the cab was the as built location?
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