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Proto48 GP9

Started by sbranstetter, December 03, 2016, 02:52:38 PM

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sbranstetter

December 03, 2016, 02:52:38 PM
I've begun work on a Red Caboose GP9 in Proto48. I've always wanted to detail the underframe so I've decided to give it a try. I'm using a custom milled steel frame for weight and wrap styrene around it.

sbranstetter

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December 03, 2016, 02:57:24 PM
Cutting the side skirts to expose the details and milling the plastic to thin it out. Hoping this looks more like sheet metal when done.

sbranstetter

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December 03, 2016, 02:58:26 PM
Wrapping sheet styrene around the steel.

sbranstetter

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December 03, 2016, 02:59:26 PM
A view from the side.

sbranstetter

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December 03, 2016, 03:01:06 PM
I sprayed the underside to expose any spots that need cleaned up. I'm hoping to start on the pipe details soon.

Ray Dunakin

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December 03, 2016, 07:34:10 PM
Cool!

finescalerr

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December 04, 2016, 12:02:27 AM
Thanks for posting your progress, Shawn. I look forward to the next installment. -- Russ

Bill Gill

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December 04, 2016, 04:40:08 AM
Very clean work, Shawn, looking good.

sbranstetter

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December 04, 2016, 08:59:18 AM
Thank you. I've just ordered 4 Magic Carpet drive from North West Short Line to hopefully give this the look and feel of traction motors. As for now, I've spent last night sketching pipe locations for the underframe.

sbranstetter

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December 07, 2016, 04:29:58 PM
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