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Subject:	7-wide Swiss Re 4/4 Electric Locomotive
Newsgroups:	lugnet.trains
Date:	Fri, 11 Apr 2003 21:08:09 GMT
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After modeling the (impossible-to-build) 7-wide passenger coaches with hinge shovel scoop bits, I stuck to 7-wide for a go at a Swiss Re 4/4. The Swiss Re 4/4 is characterized by a steeply sloping complex angled face and large front and side-front windows. 7-wide fit well for two SNOT-wise standard 4-wide car/truck windscreens. I think gets close, yet there are some unsightly gaps in the structure. Here's the real Re 4/4: http://mercurio.iet.unipi.it/pix/ch/SBB_CFF_FFS/electric/Re4_4_II/green/11333.jpg http://mercurio.iet.unipi.it/pix/ch/SBB_CFF_FFS/electric/Re4_4_II/green/pix.html http://mercurio.iet.unipi.it/pix/ch/SBB_CFF_FFS/electric/Re4_4_II/red/Austria/pix.html And, my attempt to model the Re 4/4: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=39974 I think the model is a bit too tall, and the characteristic white stripe is incomplete around the front. I've also put too many doors on the model. I'm not sure if side doors are on both sides at the same end of the loc, orif they are on both sides at opposite ends; i.e., one door per cab. Comments/Suggestions? Thanks. later, James Mathis

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		Re: 7-wide Swiss Re 4/4 Electric Locomotive
(...) Looks very nice, but like you said, a little tall compared to the real one. Nice detailing though. And those 7-wide coaches look nice behind it too. Too bad S@H wouldn't give us more colours in train doors and windows. I can only imagine the (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)

		Re: 7-wide Swiss Re 4/4 Electric Locomotive
(...) I don't see any really big gaps, but the nose looks too steep. Spiffy technique though on that. (...) Neat engine. (...) I have to agree, the model is too tall. There seems also to be only one door per cab as you say. I think it's also a bit (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)

		Re: 7-wide Swiss Re 4/4 Electric Locomotive
(...) Last week I received a private request for building instructions for this Swiss Re 4/4 locomotive. The instructions are based on version 2. Here they are: (URL) Mathis (18 years ago, 19-Feb-07, to lugnet.trains)

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