Speaking of easy fixes, this upgrade took me 5 mins! Roof antennas too thick!
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Thanks,Erik.
Norm
Nice job Santiago
I am going to do this also.
I am going to do this also.
Nice improvement on the antenna.
Erik, what glue did you use on the windows? I am going to be removing the blinds as well from mine...not to mention that mine showed up with 3 of them rattling around inside.
Erik, what glue did you use on the windows? I am going to be removing the blinds as well from mine...not to mention that mine showed up with 3 of them rattling around inside.
Santiago fantastic improvement on the antenna! Almost need smaller mounts now! 
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Santiago,
Those supports for the radio antenna? White?
Most certainly not stainless. And different from the antenna filament. Interesting
Those supports for the radio antenna? White?
Most certainly not stainless. And different from the antenna filament. Interesting
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Originally Posted by N&W Class J:
Nice improvement on the antenna.
Erik, what glue did you use on the windows? I am going to be removing the blinds as well from mine...not to mention that mine showed up with 3 of them rattling around inside.
Erik, what glue did you use on the windows? I am going to be removing the blinds as well from mine...not to mention that mine showed up with 3 of them rattling around inside.
Bob might have used One of the flexible Cyanoacrylates I believe that was my course of action. At least that's what I use on my brass models when installing slide glass.
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Originally Posted by Erik C Lindgren:
Ok, thanks Erik.
Wow! Went through my books and pictures and I still can't venture to say. Didn't notice until pointed out.
Originally Posted by Erik C Lindgren:
Santiago,
Those supports for the radio antenna? White?
Most certainly not stainless. And different from the antenna filament. Interesting
Those supports for the radio antenna? White?
Most certainly not stainless. And different from the antenna filament. Interesting
I don't think these rarities have been discussed here. For some time the Rio Grande Zephyr used their GP 40's to help trains keep their schedules. Albeit not as striking as the more traditional motive power, these still are plausible for modeling should anyone be interested.
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Santiago,
My buddy Mike is working on the mid 1970's-1980's RGZ. I will
Dig up some images.
Photo (c) used for reference from "Never On Wednesday".
My buddy Mike is working on the mid 1970's-1980's RGZ. I will
Dig up some images.
Photo (c) used for reference from "Never On Wednesday".
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Look at them domes in the background!
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With 3rd rail offering PA's we'll have even more options available. I hope enough people e mail Scott so that he can offer the PA in bumblebee.
Another Aspen picture...
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OK if anyone has the D&RGW "Silver Pass" in 2-rail I will pay a premium to have it.
It's the only one in the D&RGW series I don't have.
Beautiful photos!!
Impressive.
Chuck
I wish Atlas would apply the same expertise to some ATSF passenger equipment. I'm modifying one of atlas coaches to Santa Fe.
Erik C Lindgren posted:Santiago,
Those supports for the radio antenna? White?
Most certainly not stainless. And different from the antenna filament. Interesting
The antenna supports have to be non conductive. Otherwise, they would short out the radio signal. They could not be made of stainless, unless they were insulated somehow.
Look at an old car radio antenna. There is a plastic piece that separates the antenna from the car body.
SANTIAGOP23 posted:Look at them domes in the background!
Sure is neat Santiago, this consist is the Twin Cities Zephyr
The photo kicked me into memory lane and the E5 on the Texas Zephyr which ran from Denver to Ft Worth. We'd go down to the station in the small town of Vernon TX and watch her come through. People sitting on the fenders of their cars and pickups back when autos had fenders. Maybe a penny or two in the track. Which was a lot of money back then when a movie was nine cents and a box of popcorn was a buffalo nickel.
Brings to mind the words of the great singer/songwriter, Guy Clark. "Look out, here she comes, she's comin'. Look out, there she goes, she's gone. Screaming straight thru Texas like a mad dog cyclone."
Man, those were beautiful trains!! And the E5's. Wow!!
