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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> Big Red is my fave engine from your group... nice and beefy.
:) Thankyou! :)
> Just don't tell me it's 8 wide. LOL.
Um... Ok, I won't. ;)
A sketch of what it would've looked like if I'd gotten around to applying
(purists beware) the decals (gasp!) can be found here -
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=15950
It's not entirely complete, detail-wise, and the lettering should have a slight
italic lean, but you get the gist.
Actually, I overheard one Model Railroader commenting to another Model
Railroader at the event- "Look at the big red GP-38 in the middle."
Whee! Recognized even without the markings! Considering I was working from an
N-scale GP-38-2, (the -2 denotes updated electronics), that's just gotta be
pretty darn good, if I do say so myself.
[ahem] Ok, I'm done self-agrandizing. For now. :]
A 6-wide version is pending though. BigRed is too fat to fit most places on
Michel's layout, so I'll need one that will.
Unless of course the layout gets a redesign.. ah, 'tis nice to have a dream :)
Cheers,
Kevin.
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I think I missed this one (Big Red) some how. What are the handrails made
from?
SteveB
PNLTC
In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Kevin Maynes writes:
> In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Larry Pieniazek writes:
>
> > Big Red is my fave engine from your group... nice and beefy.
>
> :) Thankyou! :)
>
> > Just don't tell me it's 8 wide. LOL.
>
> Um... Ok, I won't. ;)
> A sketch of what it would've looked like if I'd gotten around to applying
> (purists beware) the decals (gasp!) can be found here -
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=15950
>
> It's not entirely complete, detail-wise, and the lettering should have a • slight
> italic lean, but you get the gist.
>
> Actually, I overheard one Model Railroader commenting to another Model
> Railroader at the event- "Look at the big red GP-38 in the middle."
> Whee! Recognized even without the markings! Considering I was working from an
> N-scale GP-38-2, (the -2 denotes updated electronics), that's just gotta be
> pretty darn good, if I do say so myself.
>
> [ahem] Ok, I'm done self-agrandizing. For now. :]
>
> A 6-wide version is pending though. BigRed is too fat to fit most places on
> Michel's layout, so I'll need one that will.
> Unless of course the layout gets a redesign.. ah, 'tis nice to have a dream :)
>
> Cheers,
> Kevin.
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Kevin Maynes writes:
> In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > Big Red is my fave engine from your group... nice and beefy.
> A sketch of what it would've looked like if I'd gotten around to
> applying (purists beware) the decals (gasp!) can be found here -
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=15950
Beautiful - Ya gotta get those decals on before we do any more shows.
> Actually, I overheard one Model Railroader commenting to another Model
> Railroader at the event- "Look at the big red GP-38 in the middle."
I can just imagine your chest swelling whilst over-hearing that... :-)
> A 6-wide version is pending though. BigRed is too fat to fit most
> places on Michel's layout, so I'll need one that will.
What was the "Chelsie" modeled after? I thought it was the best one there.
Sorry - Big Red 8 doesn't really count, since it's in a different class.
If my layout is N-scale, a beautiful HO-scale doesn't do me much good.
Michel - who did you get it from? He's another LUGNet train nut right?
I'm hoping he either has a DAT file for it, or it's OK with him and you
that I borrow yours and make a copy of it - in red for CP if that is
a model of engine that they use (or used). I confess my train knowledge
is quite limited compared to many here, but I know what I like. :-)
SRC
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Kevin,
With the decals that model really rocks, we would have won first place if the
decals had been on the model at the show!
>
> > Big Red is my fave engine from your group... nice and beefy.
>
> A sketch of what it would've looked like if I'd gotten around to applying
> (purists beware) the decals (gasp!) can be found here -
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=15950
>
>
> A 6-wide version is pending though. BigRed is too fat to fit most places on
> Michel's layout, so I'll need one that will.
> Unless of course the layout gets a redesign.. ah, 'tis nice to have a dream :)
I intend to rebuild the bridge, how much clearance, widthwise does big red
need? The first layout I have been playing with, has three bridges, (all
the 30.5 inch size) two for trains and one for monorail. I can build a simple
second bridge with ZNAP, unless someone in the group wants to mechanize one.
James has offered to improve the tunnel/mountain, I am not sure if he can allow
clearances for 8 wides. It would probably take "rafters" made of technic beams
to allow the necessary clearance, yet be strong enough to support a roof or
upper level.
Michel
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The Chessie engine and caboose were built by Steve Barile, really great models.
Michel
> What was the "Chelsie" modeled after? I thought it was the best one there.
> Sorry - Big Red 8 doesn't really count, since it's in a different class.
> If my layout is N-scale, a beautiful HO-scale doesn't do me much good.
> Michel - who did you get it from? He's another LUGNet train nut right?
> I'm hoping he either has a DAT file for it, or it's OK with him and you
> that I borrow yours and make a copy of it - in red for CP if that is
> a model of engine that they use (or used). I confess my train knowledge
> is quite limited compared to many here, but I know what I like. :-)
>
> SRC
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Michel Magnan wrote in message ...
> I can build a simple
> second bridge with ZNAP, unless someone in the group wants to mechanize • one.
> James has offered to improve the tunnel/mountain, I am not sure if he can • allow
> clearances for 8 wides. It would probably take "rafters" made of technic • beams
> to allow the necessary clearance ...
Did I here someone say "Technic beams"? :-]
There are numerous ways to get the necessary clearance, and
Technic beams would certainly do it. Also, the second bridge
could be a trestle bridge with ordinary black beams rather than
ZNAP. Would look more realistic, IMO. You guys know that I've
stocked up on yellow, but Steve has a decent supply of black beams.
--
John
(remove the obvious to reply)
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Michel Magnan writes:
> I intend to rebuild the bridge, how much clearance, widthwise does
> big red need? The first layout I have been playing with, has three
> bridges, (all the 30.5 inch size) two for trains and one for monorail.
> I can build a simple second bridge with ZNAP, unless someone in the
> group wants to mechanize one.
> James has offered to improve the tunnel/mountain, I am not sure if
> he can allow clearances for 8 wides. It would probably take "rafters"
> made of technic beams to allow the necessary clearance, yet be strong
> enough to support a roof or upper level.
Well considering that train bridges are currently the prime focus of
StRuCtures, it's a natural for NALug to showcase them. The simple
monorail one at the show last week was a basic concept test - larger
and more elaborate ones are on the way. I just have to make sure I get
an accurate measure of the distance between tables... :-) (Inside joke.)
A minor expansion of the mountain/tunnel wouldn't need Technic beams,
but if you want to make a wholesale change to something double or
triple or more the size, John and James would be the right guys IMO.
SRC
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Steven Barile writes:
> I think I missed this one (Big Red) some how. What are the handrails made
> from?
> SteveB
> PNLTC
Sadly, I've got no revolutionary new assembly technique to share here. It's
just a bunch of 1x1x4 antennae for stanchions, with the long plastic piping
found on podracers snipped to length for the handrail, and a wee tiny dollop of
"ShooGoo" at each attachment point to hold it all together. I figured since the
Goo doesn't attack the ABS in small enough amounts, I could allow myself that
bit of impurity, in the name of keeping the right "look".
There have been some great solutions put together by others, but I'm the sort
who plans to replace all the handrails on my N scale locos with 0.010" brass
wire, when I get around to it :)
Besides, I plan once I've finalized the design to add lettering and decoration
with either waterslide decals or handcut vinyl stickers, so once you take that
first step, the subsequent steps become ever easier...
Gaah; decals and glue, when will the insanity end?? :^]
Cheers,
KevinM
NALUG
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