Amtrak Cascades

[thaddeusthudpucker]

I want to model the Amtrak cascades, but the Talgo set from E-R models doesnt have the fins at each end. Any thoughts on anything related, from scratchbuilding to painting the final model, are appreciated!

 

[jbaakko]

I'd assume that kitbashing by adding the fins would semi-work. Ted should be relying, he bought the ER models ones.

 

[thaddeusthudpucker]

Yea, theoretically adding fins and paint should do it, but my problem is How do I build the fins? In fact, I think that the fins are the only difference between the european version and the American version.

 

[jbaakko]

I'm not sure, I wish I could help!

 

[thaddeusthudpucker]

i hit up your site, by the way, and bought a snowplow for another of my locos, i was kinda confused right at the end, it didnt say what the item was, just that it cost $2.50 and $2.50 S&H...

 

[jbaakko]

Yeah, I need to do an update, but I've been holding back, spending money elsewhere.

 

[CN6060]

Yea, theoretically adding fins and paint should do it, but my problem is How do I build the fins? In fact, I think that the fins are the only difference between the european version and the American version.

Have you thought of using sheet styrene. When I have done modifications or kitbashing, it is what I have used. All you have to do is get some pics of the fins, figure out the measurements and then your on your way.

I hope this helps?!

Chris

 

[funnelfan]

You will need to make your own decals in addition to scratchbuilding the fins. All in all, it'll be a fairly involved project. I went into more detail on a earlier thread.

http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5849