AuburnCentral
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As for the diaphragms, I do know some people who have had ones that were too stiff or the radius too tight and the cars would jump the rails
I won’t be using the diaphragms on these cars but yes, I did read that they can sometimes cause issues with tight curves.As for the diaphragms, I do know some people who have had ones that were too stiff or the radius too tight and the cars would jump the rails
Same here!The locomotive is going to look sharp! well worth the effort, its already starting to show.
Cant wait to see the new track plan!
Outstanding start Joshua!Progress on the coaches continues! Having never detailed custom rolling stock before, I took a few hours today to carefully drill and position the 24” grab irons for the doors of the coaches.
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I think they turned out great for a first attempt
Next on the list is the end grab irons located on the bottom edge of each corner of the coaches.
Thanks! It should be completed very soon.The locomotive is going to look sharp! well worth the effort, its already starting to show.
Cant wait to see the new track plan!
Thanks for the kind wordsOutstanding start Joshua!
In my younger days I would buy an Athearn blue box engine and super detail it with everything I could find from CalScale, Kemtron, Detail Associates, etc.
Use one of the flexible nail files that have 4 different grits.I’ve applied the Tamiya putty and I’m letting it cure. It was a little harder to apply than I anticipated so things got a little messy.
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What is the best way to clean up the areas with putty and smooth everything out prior to painting? I planned on using my hobby knife to clean up sharper edges and some fine grit sandpaper for the rest.
I will give it a shot, thanks!Use one of the flexible nail files that have 4 different grits.
Thanks! Me too, one of my favorite color schemes!I do like the colors and looks of this locomotive. Also nice job. No clue as to your extra parts
Thanks for the info! I’ll look it up and see if these were on any of the GMRC locomotives.I think the box is an electrical cabinet air filter box, not all locos had them but it would go behind the cab on fireman side.
Can’t tell what the other two are.