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EMD DD40 almost done - pics up!
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 20 Feb 2000 01:36:12 GMT
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I have uploaded some pics of the EMD DD40 I have been working on. It is
almost done. I only need to change some items to the proper colors when I can
find the parts, finish adding details on the roof and a few other things.
It is 8 x 76 studs, has 2 Four Axle trucks and uses 2 motors. It can go
around the tightest curves and pass through complex sets of points, as long as
the yellow switch arms are not there. The actual unit is as long as the 4563
I just got the other day.
I still need to add 5 more fans, but I ran low on parts for them. Does
anybody know if the 4x4 turntable was ever made in gray? If so, where can I
find them. (I will need 8 of them, or 3 in black if not available in gray.
I have 2-3 different ways to make the railing, so I have held off on putting
it on until I can determine the best looking way.
Let me know what you think.
Mike Poindexter
PS: For those of you who will say that 8 wide is too big, this is the largest
diesel loco ever made and in 6 wide would still need to be 57 studs long.
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: EMD DD40 almost done - pics up!
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| I think Mike forgot to say where, and I am guessing it is here: (...) I like the comparision pic with the HO scale model pic. You've got the proportions right! But it's so HUGE... I think 6 wide may have been a better choice. Still, very nice work. (25 years ago, 20-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: EMD DD40 almost done - pics up!
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| Mike- I commend you on an excellent model! Building regular GPs will seem tiny by comparison;-) Using scale models from which to model is an excellent idea. I got razzed by the GMLTC for buying an HO GP50 dummy to model from ('course, they razz me (...) (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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