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Re: 7-wide Swiss Re 4/4 Electric Locomotive
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 12 Apr 2003 19:16:51 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes:
> 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.
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> 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.
I don't see any really big gaps, but the nose looks too steep. Spiffy
technique though on that.
> 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
I don't usually like Euro diesels, but this is very smooth and streamlined.
Neat engine.
> And, my attempt to model the Re 4/4:
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=39974
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> 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?
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 on the short side, though
perhaps that is to preserve sanity? :^)
Neat model though, regardless.
-Stefan-
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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 (...) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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