I am beginning my first G scale (or any scale, now that I think about it) bash, a Santa Fe CF7. I am either going to do 2417, 2420, or 2427. I disassembled the USA GP7 I am using as a base tonight and am going to order parts soon. I am doing it for the Model Railroader kitbash contest, but if it does not win, I will send it to GR. I'll post my progress when I have time (which I hope will be fast because it has to be done by June.)
My first bash- a CF7
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I am going to try to shorten it a little, but I don't want to cut the frame, so I might move the end steps in a little bit. It will be an angled cab, with the extra window.
Like this one: http://www.carrtracks.com/f72420.htm
Like this one: http://www.carrtracks.com/f72420.htm
I believe the truck bolsters between the CF7 and GP7 differed by just a foot - not particularly worth cutting the frame over (and if you wished to be absolutely accurate, you could always use a USAT F3 chassis instead).
Devcon Plastic Welder does work wonders to hold stuff like this together though...
-Kurt
Devcon Plastic Welder does work wonders to hold stuff like this together though...
-Kurt
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Cool. I've always thought the CF-7s had a very unique, appealing look to them--for some strange reason they reminded me of a puppy. Don't ask... Anyway, I can't wait to see your progress on this. I'm not a diesel person, but if you're going to build one, pick one with personality! This certainly qualifies.
Later,
K
Later,
K
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I am very interested in your kitbash as well. I also am a fan of the CF-7. Seems like a perfect engine to be done in G as they have made there way to shortlines all over the country, and they do look different than just about anything out there.
Kevin, I agree the round cab units remind me of a basset hound!?
Just a thought on the cab--might consider making it out of clear styrene or acrylic-tape off the windows and paint the cab--would create the effect of flush windows. I saw an article awhile ago in Model Railroader about someone that did that with scratchbuilt passanger cars.
Regards,
Matt
Kevin, I agree the round cab units remind me of a basset hound!?
Just a thought on the cab--might consider making it out of clear styrene or acrylic-tape off the windows and paint the cab--would create the effect of flush windows. I saw an article awhile ago in Model Railroader about someone that did that with scratchbuilt passanger cars.
Regards,
Matt
Posted By Dr G on 02/20/2009 11:56 AM
I am very interested in your kitbash as well. I also am a fan of the CF-7. Seems like a perfect engine to be done in G as they have made there way to shortlines all over the country, and they do look different than just about anything out there.
Kevin, I agree the round cab units remind me of a basset hound!?
Just a thought on the cab--might consider making it out of clear styrene or acrylic-tape off the windows and paint the cab--would create the effect of flush windows. I saw an article awhile ago in Model Railroader about someone that did that with scratchbuilt passanger cars.
Regards,
Matt
Sounds like a good idea, I might have to try that. I just need to figure out what thickness.
I am very interested in your kitbash as well. I also am a fan of the CF-7. Seems like a perfect engine to be done in G as they have made there way to shortlines all over the country, and they do look different than just about anything out there.
Kevin, I agree the round cab units remind me of a basset hound!?
Just a thought on the cab--might consider making it out of clear styrene or acrylic-tape off the windows and paint the cab--would create the effect of flush windows. I saw an article awhile ago in Model Railroader about someone that did that with scratchbuilt passanger cars.
Regards,
Matt
Sounds like a good idea, I might have to try that. I just need to figure out what thickness.
OK, I finally ordered $50 of parts and $50 of tools last week and I should get them on Thursday. Unfortunately, they were out of stock of the glue I wanted, so I won't be able to assemble it yet unless I get some glue. They also didn't have 2 other things I wanted, so I will have to make an order of substitute things and get it in as fast as I can.
I decided on 2417 because I found pictures of both sides and the front, more than I found for the other 2.
And if the article doesn't get in Model Railroader, I'm sending it to Garden Railways.
I decided on 2417 because I found pictures of both sides and the front, more than I found for the other 2.
And if the article doesn't get in Model Railroader, I'm sending it to Garden Railways.
Since I still don't have the parts, it isn't looking like I'm going to get it done in time for the contest. At least I won't have to rush if there's no deadline. Unless a miracle happens and I get it done in time, I'll send the article to GR.
I did start a little work on it, sanding off some mold parting lines and cutting some small things off.
I did start a little work on it, sanding off some mold parting lines and cutting some small things off.
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Great start!! I really like the idea of blowing up the plans to full size. What is the formula? I assume the originals were HO--No? What road name is it going to be?
On the photo thing--looks like motion to me--dark room and the camera increased exposure setting--either more light (shooting outside is good) or set the camera on a solid surface and use the automatic timer to shoot the photo without touching the camera.
Can't wait to see the progress.
Matt
On the photo thing--looks like motion to me--dark room and the camera increased exposure setting--either more light (shooting outside is good) or set the camera on a solid surface and use the automatic timer to shoot the photo without touching the camera.
Can't wait to see the progress.
Matt
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