Hey,
The attached pic unashamedly lifted from here; http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=207538&postcount=11
I think it's about the coolest loco I've ever seen! Imagine that in "my" V&T colors with brightly chromed grilles! Maybe even a photoetch of the Ford herald on the cab. I've *got* to do one!......
I assume nobody makes it in HO?
If that's correct, and with apologies to Henry , I can see the 2nd GE44 being usable;
- Move the steps to the middle - Easy enough, I knocked 'em off a few times after #1 was Pine-Sol'd!
- I can deal with the # of cabinets being "incorrect". No biggie.
- It's coming up with a buck for shaping the grilles I'm struggling with - Obviously cut the existing nose off, but then what? Any ideas?
Also, any recommendations for material to use? Either brass or styrene could work I think - Comments? Experiences?
Ultimately, they'd be finished with AlcladII "bright chrome", which goes over a gloss black enamel......
Any thoughts/ideas & suggestions gratefully received!
Cheers,
Ian
The attached pic unashamedly lifted from here; http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=207538&postcount=11
I think it's about the coolest loco I've ever seen! Imagine that in "my" V&T colors with brightly chromed grilles! Maybe even a photoetch of the Ford herald on the cab. I've *got* to do one!......
I assume nobody makes it in HO?
If that's correct, and with apologies to Henry , I can see the 2nd GE44 being usable;
- Move the steps to the middle - Easy enough, I knocked 'em off a few times after #1 was Pine-Sol'd!
- I can deal with the # of cabinets being "incorrect". No biggie.
- It's coming up with a buck for shaping the grilles I'm struggling with - Obviously cut the existing nose off, but then what? Any ideas?
Also, any recommendations for material to use? Either brass or styrene could work I think - Comments? Experiences?
Ultimately, they'd be finished with AlcladII "bright chrome", which goes over a gloss black enamel......
Any thoughts/ideas & suggestions gratefully received!
Cheers,
Ian