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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Apr 12, 2014 17:31:32 GMT -8
This thread is excellent. The work and engineering involved was impressive.
This is a great example of what railroad modeling should be about. Beats the heck out of nit picking someone's commercial model offering we suffer through too much IMHO.
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Post by bar on Apr 13, 2014 8:29:03 GMT -8
From planning to use of different materials, quality of assembly and finish (and photography), this is one of the finest HO diesel projects I've ever seen. Right there with Ed Ryan, Brian Banna, Liz Allen. Well done!
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Post by onequiknova on Apr 13, 2014 14:34:50 GMT -8
Thanks again everyone. I'm glad people are getting some enjoyment and maybe learning something from my work. From planning to use of different materials, quality of assembly and finish (and photography), this is one of the finest HO diesel projects I've ever seen. Right there with Ed Ryan, Brian Banna, Liz Allen. Well done! Well, I wouldn't go that far, but I'm glad you liked the build. |
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Post by roadkill on Apr 13, 2014 15:08:21 GMT -8
Ummmm........... WOW! That's all I can say...
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Post by carrman on Apr 13, 2014 15:11:08 GMT -8
From planning to use of different materials, quality of assembly and finish (and photography), this is one of the finest HO diesel projects I've ever seen. Right there with Ed Ryan, Brian Banna, Liz Allen. Well done! I'd go that far! This is every bit as good as Bob Zenk. I knew when I saw your AB6 kitbash, that this was your world, the rest of us just live in it..;-) Dave |
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Post by Gary P on Apr 14, 2014 8:42:03 GMT -8
I've got to agree with the others, simply beautiful work!  Thank you for sharing with us. |
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Post by dhs12001 on Apr 14, 2014 9:54:43 GMT -8
Let me add my hurrah to the above comments. As rockisland652 said earlier, "words fail me..." Looks like the Rock Island I remember and enjoy.
One question if I may. Early in the build, due to frame fuel tank removal, you mentioned raising the motor. Any problems with that and did all the electronics fit back in?
Dave
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Post by drolsen on Apr 14, 2014 10:00:41 GMT -8
Incredible modeling, John! Without a doubt the best E unit, and one of the very best diesel models, I've ever seen!
It sounds like a pretty good learning curve to develop your own etching artwork. I'd love to do that for some SD50s I'd like to build that have different size hatches in the dynamic brake section, but I'm not sure where to start. Do you design your parts in the CAD program using actual dimensions, or do you have it scaled for 1:87.1? Just curious - I'm not even sure where to begin...
Dave
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Post by onequiknova on Apr 14, 2014 10:12:04 GMT -8
Let me add my hurrah to the above comments. As rockisland652 said earlier, "words fail me..." Looks like the Rock Island I remember and enjoy. One question if I may. Early in the build, due to frame fuel tank removal, you mentioned raising the motor. Any problems with that and did all the electronics fit back in? Dave There doesn't seem to be any mechanical problems with the chassis, but I'm not sure if the original electronics will fit as they were originally. This unit will be getting a Tsunami sound decoder, so I never bothered to check. There is however plenty of room left under the shell, so the original electronics will still fit, but may need to be mounted different. |
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Post by onequiknova on Apr 14, 2014 10:17:59 GMT -8
Incredible modeling, John! Without a doubt the best E unit, and one of the very best diesel models, I've ever seen! It sounds like a pretty good learning curve to develop your own etching artwork. I'd love to do that for some SD50s I'd like to build that have different size hatches in the dynamic brake section, but I'm not sure where to start. Do you design your parts in the CAD program using actual dimensions, or do you have it scaled for 1:87.1? Just curious - I'm not even sure where to begin... Dave Thanks Dave, All my artwork is done in 1:87 scale. Once you learn the drawing program, drawing parts to an exact size is a no brainer. If you find yourself with some spare time, download Inkscape, the head over to YouTube and search for Inkscape scroll pattern tutorial, or how to. Its a multi part tutorial that shows you the basics of the drawing program. It's how I learned. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2014 15:44:38 GMT -8
Just curious.....
1. What vintage is this BLI E7?
2. Is it an older run that is silent or does it have the "infamous" Paragon II chip?
3. I see you have the model set up for bulbs(I assume)in the headlights. If it has the Paragon II chip and the LED's how would this work with the Highliner headlight holders?
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Post by onequiknova on Apr 14, 2014 15:54:41 GMT -8
Just curious..... 1. What vintage is this BLI E7? 2. Is it an older run that is silent or does it have the "infamous" Paragon II chip? 3. I see you have the model set up for bulbs(I assume)in the headlights. If it has the Paragon II chip and the LED's how would this work with the Highliner headlight holders? This was an older run, sound equipped undec. I say was, because I gutted the electronics in favor of a future Tsunami install. Bulbs will eventually be placed in the Highliner housings. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2014 16:05:50 GMT -8
This was an older run, sound equipped undec. I say was, because I gutted the electronics in favor of a future Tsunami install. Bulbs will eventually be placed in the Highliner housings. Bulbs?  ? Blasphemy!!!! Isn't the mantra LED's LED's LED's? I'm with you on the gutting of the sound AND the bulbs. The Paragon II chip is "yuck". The LED's look 200% fake. I'll take the dual 567 Tsunami and bulbs(especially for the Mars) all day, any day. |
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Post by onequiknova on Apr 14, 2014 16:16:55 GMT -8
We seem to be in the minority, but nothing looks more like an incandescent light bulb... than an incandescent light bulb.
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Post by roadkill on Apr 14, 2014 17:19:53 GMT -8
Mark me as a member of that minority too, guys. Nothing looks more like an incandescent bulb than an incandescent bulb. John, do you have any pics of your frame mods? I have two BLI E8s getting the Highliner treatment (hope to have some pics to post soon, I used a very different method to build them) that will be deskirted EL units and I would like to see how you did yours.
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Post by onequiknova on Apr 14, 2014 18:22:36 GMT -8
The only pics I took are in this thread, but here they are again.   Basically, I removed the motor mount cradle flush with the bottom of the surrounding frame plus another .015". The extra .015" was so the brass plate I installed under the motor wouldn't hang below the bottom of the body. I mounted the brass plate by first glueing it, then drilling and tapping for screws which were then cut flush with the brass. A small hole was drilled into the brass plate so you can push the motor out from the bottom if it ever needs to be removed again. There is just enough room between the fuel and water tank to slip a small screw driver between them and push on the motor. The motor still mounts just as it did originally, it just sit a little higher. Originally the drive shafts were level between the motor and trucks, but with the new motor position, the new drive shaft angle is still pretty shallow. About the same as a Kato SD unit. I did have to remove a bit of length from the hex portion of the drive shaft to allow for the new angle of the drive shaft. The original hex portion is quite long. Much longer than A Kato or Athearn shaft. This unit has only been bench tested at this time, but I'm confident it will run just as well as an unmodified chassis. |
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Post by onequiknova on Apr 14, 2014 18:49:59 GMT -8
I should mention, I don't own a mill... yet. So the frame mods were done with a 4 1/2" angle grinder with a cut off wheel, then cleaned up first with a flap wheel, then with a file.
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Post by nightmare0331 on Apr 15, 2014 5:09:17 GMT -8
John
that is BEAUTIFUL!
Kelley.
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Post by onequiknova on Apr 15, 2014 10:13:52 GMT -8
Hey guys, I've got a limited number of these etches available for sale.     Shoot me a PM for more info. |
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Post by rockisland652 on Apr 16, 2014 12:57:14 GMT -8
She is photogenic.  |
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Post by TBird1958 on Apr 16, 2014 15:39:14 GMT -8
Dang! It rocks in black and white too!
I haven't used my set of Gouche since Design School, I'll be giving them a try
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Post by onequiknova on Apr 16, 2014 15:51:18 GMT -8
I'm really liking the Gouche. The best part is if you screw up, just get it wet again to re arrange it, or wipe it off completely and start over.
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Post by rockisland652 on Apr 17, 2014 7:06:38 GMT -8
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Post by dhs12001 on Apr 17, 2014 7:28:24 GMT -8
Home rails?
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Post by rockisland652 on Apr 17, 2014 11:13:26 GMT -8
Home rails. Yessir.
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Post by dhs12001 on Apr 17, 2014 12:06:10 GMT -8
Nice. I like the main line track, westbound, if I recall correctly, from this view. Lots of character. Isn't the left side of the commercial building the Pinto Lounge?
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Post by rockisland652 on Apr 17, 2014 12:17:29 GMT -8
Nice. I like the main line track, westbound, if I recall correctly, from this view. Lots of character. Isn't the left side of the commercial building the Pinto Lounge? It most certainly is. The 'Hillbillies from Space' held residence there for many years. |
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Post by rockisland652 on Apr 18, 2014 7:32:00 GMT -8
 Tower CK's photo. |
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Post by orangeC on Apr 18, 2014 15:58:47 GMT -8
Wow, very nice. Now I have inspiration to complete my NYC/PC E7/E8 passenger and flexivan fleet.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2014 17:23:43 GMT -8
Hey John, Now its time for an E7B in the Material Service scheme.... |
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