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mandealco

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Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« on: November 27, 2012, 03:17:44 AM »
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Hi
The other thread is getting a bit long, so simply,here she is, finished.  A special thanks to Steve4Painting for his great painting, decals and weathering. My new airbrush will arrive soon, so I'll have to lift my game to match his work.  Now it's finished I must get on to complete several other Alco projects.



Cheers
Steve
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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2012, 09:23:19 AM »
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Looks fantastic, Steve... typical of your work.
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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2012, 12:34:15 PM »
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I have to agree with lock4244... outstanding model!!!  Work that I wish I had the ability to replicate!!!
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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2012, 10:09:35 PM »
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Been watch the continual thread on the Alco.....all I can say is wow!! That GB&W loco turned out great!!
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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2012, 11:03:14 PM »
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Thanks, hope the next one turns out as well.

"25, 6 or 4...... which is it?? This song still confuses me?? ( -:"

Great song Freight Train, one of my favourites from long ago.  Is your question #69?  ;)
Love Chicago.
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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2012, 11:13:13 PM »
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Great model! Just one question... how many TRW members did you have to burglarize to get that Sunrise beacon?
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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2012, 12:59:16 AM »
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That is a great looking loco. The dirty roof looks very realistic. Just enough grime, but not over the top. Things went downhill after they were purchased by Itel in 1978 with regards to the cleanliness of their equipment. The typical story of cutting labor costs. This was a very interesting line, and remains on my list of railroads I would love to model.

Here is one of my favorite shots from my collection of the very classy red and gray scheme.



Best wishes, Dave
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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2012, 02:24:22 AM »
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Daniel, I still have a couple of them stashed away, had them for a few years.  I need one more for a High Hood C&NW C-628.  Yes, another Alco!

I occasionally find collections of old parts on Ebay.  That's where I scored the plastic winter windows earlier this year.
Just search N-Scale Parts.

Thanks guys for the kind words.
Cheers
Steve
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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2012, 12:24:02 PM »
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Looks be-ut-tif-full!

Where did he get decal!?!

I've got two of these things sitting in boxes waiting.

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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2012, 04:30:27 PM »
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Stunning, that's all that I can say. Great job on this Alco.

I'm a "closet" Arkansas and Missouri fan, so seeing a nice Alco is always a treat, and your model looks outstanding.
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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2012, 11:04:50 PM »
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Fred, I had some old Northeast decals, but not enough to do a complete engine, so Steve made them.  I do have some left over, but only the frame "squares" and cab logos, no more lettering.  PM me if you want what I have.
Cheers
Steve
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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2012, 11:18:23 PM »
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What a beautiful model! Love ALCO's. Don't know why but I just do and yours is a beauty!

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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2012, 06:09:56 AM »
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Hey, congrats on one of your being picked as the Diesel Detailer Forum's center fold... ah... err... bannerhead for December 2013...
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Re: Green Bay & Western Alco C-424 - finished
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2012, 09:06:07 PM »
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I love the wire work, all the grabs and lift rings look amazing!
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