Kaslo provided some nice etched steps with the model, and installation was relatively easy. By: Joe Atkinson
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I have no idea what most of the prototype components I've attempted to model in this photo are, but the model would have looked bare without them. I believe the brass wire represents the hand brake actuation cable, and the styrene arm extending out over the truck features a pully on the end to guide the cable as it passes down to the front brake cylinder of the rear truck. This was all built from styrene, wire, and a few bits and pieces from the Cannon fuel tank detail set. The frame rail itself was built from modified Evergreen 3/16" C-channel. By: Joe Atkinson
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Again, no idea what all the little details are on the prototype between the two air reservoirs, but I thought they looked interesting. The little valves hanging off each reservoir, as well as the fuel fill pipe and fuel guage, again came from a Cannon fuel tank detail set, and the line running between those valves was formed from brass wire. By: Joe Atkinson
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This view shows the air line forward of the reservoirs on the engineer's side with added styrene hangers, air line filter, and walkway supports. By: Joe Atkinson
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This view of the rear truck on the conductor's side shows the added walkway supports, traction motor cables, and brake actuation cable and pulley arm. By: Joe Atkinson
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Conductor's side of the fuel tank with the usual details, plus a spare coupler knuckle mounted on top at the front. By: Joe Atkinson
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Front of the fuel tank showing fuel tank hangers and added lift rings. By: Joe Atkinson
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Rear pilot detail. I didn't care for the etched metal MU hoses and cut bars Kaslo provided, so I used aftermarket parts. Pilot plate is styrene, and MU hose restraints and cut bar extensions are wire. By: Joe Atkinson
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This view shows added cab details, including EOT and radio antenna, Nathan P-5 horn, and grab irons formed from wire. Windshield wipers still need to be installed, but I can't seem to find any locally. It's hard to see in this photo, but I added a little grab iron at the end of the platform the horn and bell are mounted to. By: Joe Atkinson
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Front engineer's side showing air line formed from wire and various other details behind the front stairwell. By: Joe Atkinson
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Kaslo provided some nice etched steps with the model, and installation was relatively easy.
I have no idea what most of the prototype components I've attempted to model in this photo are, but the model would have looked bare without them. I believe the brass wire represents the hand brake actuation cable, and the styrene arm extending out over the truck features a pully on the end to guide the cable as it passes down to the front brake cylinder of the rear truck. This was all built from styrene, wire, and a few bits and pieces from the Cannon fuel tank detail set. The frame rail itself was built from modified Evergreen 3/16" C-channel.
Again, no idea what all the little details are on the prototype between the two air reservoirs, but I thought they looked interesting. The little valves hanging off each reservoir, as well as the fuel fill pipe and fuel guage, again came from a Cannon fuel tank detail set, and the line running between those valves was formed from brass wire.
This view shows the air line forward of the reservoirs on the engineer's side with added styrene hangers, air line filter, and walkway supports.
This view of the rear truck on the conductor's side shows the added walkway supports, traction motor cables, and brake actuation cable and pulley arm.
Conductor's side of the fuel tank with the usual details, plus a spare coupler knuckle mounted on top at the front.
Front of the fuel tank showing fuel tank hangers and added lift rings.
Rear of fuel tank.
Rear pilot detail. I didn't care for the etched metal MU hoses and cut bars Kaslo provided, so I used aftermarket parts. Pilot plate is styrene, and MU hose restraints and cut bar extensions are wire.
This view shows added cab details, including EOT and radio antenna, Nathan P-5 horn, and grab irons formed from wire. Windshield wipers still need to be installed, but I can't seem to find any locally. It's hard to see in this photo, but I added a little grab iron at the end of the platform the horn and bell are mounted to.
Front engineer's side showing air line formed from wire and various other details behind the front stairwell.
Engineer's side, ready for paint.
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