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Post by tankcarsrule on Jul 6, 2021 13:23:03 GMT -8
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Post by tankcarsrule on Jul 6, 2021 13:24:05 GMT -8
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Post by tankcarsrule on Jul 6, 2021 13:27:07 GMT -8
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Post by tankcarsrule on Jul 6, 2021 13:29:19 GMT -8
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Post by nsc39d8 on Jul 6, 2021 17:44:04 GMT -8
Bobby,
What was the base car for this build? I really do need to add one of these to my southern fleet.
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Post by Donnell Wells on Jul 7, 2021 1:31:46 GMT -8
The custom brass end cages did it for me! I have several Athearn BB 4740cf hoppers that could really benefit from this type of detail! |
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Post by tankcarsrule on Jul 7, 2021 2:56:19 GMT -8
Bobby, What was the base car for this build? I really do need to add one of these to my southern fleet. James, I used two Bowser 70T undecs! Regards, Bobby |
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Post by Donnell Wells on Jul 7, 2021 5:19:47 GMT -8
Hey Bobby, can you explain how you formed the brass end cages? (Materials/construction process)
Donnell
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Post by tankcarsrule on Jul 7, 2021 5:53:23 GMT -8
I'll be happy to! I used angles from a co named specials shapes. Sadly they're no longer in business! You still might be able to find the stuff you need. I used 3/64 and
1/16 for the cage. I simply looked at the proto photos and measured off the model for the length. There was no soldering involved, just cut and glue! I used a pin to hold the uprights too. It's kinda like drawing a picture, you just fill in the blanks. Brass angles bend very easy, so the only bend was easy to do. Drilling all of those holes for the grabs was a chore, you just have to take your time and back off when it becomes a pain! I hope this helps. I'll be glad to answer any questions anyone has.
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Post by lvrr325 on Jul 7, 2021 13:46:13 GMT -8
Lehigh Valley had some similarly extended cars. I'm almost surprised Bowser hasn't tooled up a version like this. Car looks great.
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Post by tankcarsrule on Jul 7, 2021 14:20:58 GMT -8
Lehigh Valley had some similarly extended cars. I'm almost surprised Bowser hasn't tooled up a version like this. Car looks great. Thank you very much! I put the car on their page/ad a while back showing what could be made from their fine 70T car! I planted the seed! Regards, Bobby |
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Post by grabirons on Jul 7, 2021 15:47:21 GMT -8
Lehigh Valley had some similarly extended cars. I'm almost surprised Bowser hasn't tooled up a version like this. Car looks great. Thank you very much! I put the car on their page/ad a while back showing what could be made from their fine 70T car! I planted the seed! Regards, Bobby Let me water that tree for you! Such a neat build and craftsmanship. What kind of wheels are those, they looks as skinny as the rails themselves and what did you use for trucks? |
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Post by tankcarsrule on Jul 7, 2021 16:06:55 GMT -8
Lehigh Valley had some similarly extended cars. I'm almost surprised Bowser hasn't tooled up a version like this. Car looks great. Thank you very much! I put the car on their page/ad a while back showing what could be made from their fine 70T car! I planted the seed! Regards, Bobby |
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Post by tankcarsrule on Jul 7, 2021 16:10:17 GMT -8
Thank you very much! I put the car on their page/ad a while back showing what could be made from their fine 70T car! I planted the seed! Regards, Bobby Let me water that tree for you! Such a neat build and craftsmanship. What kind of wheels are those, they looks as skinny as the rails themselves and what did you use for trucks? Thank you sir. The wheels are 36" Proto 1:87 true scale. The trucks are 100T KDs |
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Post by tom on Jul 8, 2021 16:00:39 GMT -8
Definitively not ready to run! Great work! Seamless.
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Post by tankcarsrule on Jul 8, 2021 16:37:19 GMT -8
Thank you Tom, I appreciate it!
Regards, Bobby
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Post by randy on Jul 9, 2021 8:50:50 GMT -8
Neat model. I can only imagine what the prototype was like in terms of harmonic rocking.
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Post by tankcarsrule on Jul 9, 2021 15:15:44 GMT -8
Thanks Randy! I never heard of a problem, but hey, could be!
Regards, Bobby
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