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Re: Union Pacific GP-15 by Brian Stokes
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.build
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Sun, 28 Jan 2001 02:46:57 GMT
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CMASI@CMASI.CHEM.TULANE.nospamEDU
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Larry Pieniazek wrote:
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> In lugnet.trains, Brad Hamilton writes:
> > (Brian Stokes is posting this message using Brad's computer)
> >
> > This is a GP-15 in the Union Pacific color scheme.
> >
> > You can find pictures on Brickshelf on the link below.
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=2984
> >
> > It was built around a month ago and took about 5 hours. A neat aspect of the
> > model is how the access ladder on the rear of the train is centered across
> > five studs.
> >
> > Let me know what you think.
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> I think I like it!
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> There are some very nice touches here. How well do the trucks swivel, and do
> you have trouble with those body mounted couplers not adhering to truck
> mounted couplers on cars being pulled?
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> I'm not sure what to think of the use of 1x1 rounds around the cab Is the
> GP15 rounded like that??? . I wish Lego made a "rounded corner" piece that
> just had one corner at a nice radius (just an idle wish, there are things I
> want a lot more than that particular thing)
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> Another neat idea on how to do railings. Someday someone is going to lick
> this and come up with a dainty looking railing that everyone will go "wow"...
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> Yes, that rear ladder is pretty innovative, but how to explain the gaps
> around it at the top??.
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> I must say that your using all dark grey for the UP grey is a good touch.
> Most previous models have used light grey and I think the dark is closer,
> especially if the unit is supposed to be a little "dirty"
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> Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.
Same for me. I like it. I agree with everything Larry said.
The one thing I wonder about is the steering wheel in the nose hood.
Thanks for sharing that cool model!
Chris
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| (...) I also agree with Larry, and the steering wheel is actually the parking brake wheel (to prevent runaways on sidings and in hump yards). For those who are into the technical aspects of EMD's GP-15 model, here they are (this is something I love (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| (...) I think I like it! There are some very nice touches here. How well do the trucks swivel, and do you have trouble with those body mounted couplers not adhering to truck mounted couplers on cars being pulled? I'm not sure what to think of the (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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