« previous next »
Pages: 1 ... 3 4 [5] 6   Go Down

Author Topic: GP15-1  (Read 14250 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Bob Bufkin

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 6397
  • Gender: Male
  • Respect: +44
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #60 on: February 01, 2008, 12:41:45 PM »
0
Atlas has some test photos on their forum.  Looks like a great looking model.  Too bad it not my era.

Logged

squirrelhunter

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 743
  • Respect: +169
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #61 on: February 01, 2008, 01:22:26 PM »
0
CF7's have fabricated frames. The original F7's used a truss on the sides to give their frames sufficient strength to keep from sagging.

Santa Fe took the F7 compnents and put them on a new fram with new hoods, although they used the part of the F7 carbody around the cab, which were the round roof versions.
Logged

DKS

  • The Pitt
  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 13424
  • Respect: +7026
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #62 on: February 01, 2008, 02:05:29 PM »
0
Quote from: Bob Bufkin on February 01, 2008, 12:41:45 PM
Atlas has some test photos on their forum.  Looks like a great looking model.

Yes, and it looks like they really nailed the numberboard size and position (subject of much discussion on RailWire previously). Compare...





Sources...

Model, front: http://www.atlastrainman.com/Images/NLoco/NGP15/FrontAngled.jpg

Prototype front: http://www.railpictures.net/images/p/Picture_16.jpg.46138.jpg

Model rear: http://www.atlastrainman.com/Images/NLoco/NGP15/EndAngled.jpg

Prototype rear: http://www.railpictures.net/images/d/DSCN2114.JPG.52093.jpg
« Last Edit: February 01, 2008, 02:11:56 PM by David K. Smith »
Logged

wm3798

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 16172
  • Gender: Male
  • I like models. She likes antiques. Perfect!
  • Respect: +6521
    • Western Maryland Railway Western Lines
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #63 on: February 01, 2008, 02:15:27 PM »
0
I wonder if that plow will be available as a separate part...
lee
Logged
Rockin' It Old School

Lee Weldon www.wmrywesternlines.net

Chris333

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 18469
  • Respect: +5782
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #64 on: February 01, 2008, 02:51:29 PM »
0
Quote
Yes, and it looks like they really nailed the numberboard size and position (subject of much discussion on RailWire previously).

But didn't someone say the cab was the only piece used from current parts?

I' don't need no stinkin' GP15's, but they are cool looking.
Logged

nscalesteve

  • Guest
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #65 on: February 01, 2008, 02:57:09 PM »
0
Quote from: David K. Smith on February 01, 2008, 02:05:29 PM

wait a minute, how many grab irons do I count on the model... ?
(I don't care, I normally shave them off anyway and put some BLMA grab irons on but...)
Logged

nscalesteve

  • Guest
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #66 on: February 01, 2008, 03:00:04 PM »
0
Quote from: David K. Smith on February 01, 2008, 02:05:29 PM
Yes, and it looks like they really nailed the numberboard size and position (subject of much discussion on RailWire previously). Compare...



yes, as Chris mentioned above, unless Atlas did change the glass insert for the cab the numberboards will be still wrong on the cab...
Logged

Bob Bufkin

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 6397
  • Gender: Male
  • Respect: +44
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #67 on: February 01, 2008, 03:12:36 PM »
0
Question:  Looks like a hatch on top of the short hood but not on the prototype shown.  Is this a spotting feature of different phases?
Bob
Logged

DKS

  • The Pitt
  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 13424
  • Respect: +7026
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #68 on: February 01, 2008, 03:38:26 PM »
0
Quote from: Steve4 on February 01, 2008, 02:57:09 PM
wait a minute, how many grab irons do I count on the model... ?

You count the correct number, depending on the unit: http://www.railpictures.net/images/images2/u/UPY719_RP.jpg.38041.jpg

My comment about "numberboard discussion" was in reference to this thread: http://therailwire.net/smf/index.php?topic=13520.0

My apologies if I've mangled my numberboard threads again...
« Last Edit: February 01, 2008, 03:44:46 PM by David K. Smith »
Logged

nscalesteve

  • Guest
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #69 on: February 01, 2008, 04:04:11 PM »
0
Quote from: daniel_leavitt2000 on January 31, 2008, 07:50:46 AM
The CF-7s used fabbed frames if I remember correctly, so the lenth and truck centers will be different.

They have fabricated side sills designed to support the existing F-unit frame...
Logged

nscalesteve

  • Guest
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #70 on: February 01, 2008, 04:06:00 PM »
0
Quote from: David K. Smith on February 01, 2008, 03:38:26 PM
You count the correct number, depending on the unit: http://www.railpictures.net/images/images2/u/UPY719_RP.jpg.38041.jpg

I see, so the MP did have two sets of grabs, interesting...
Logged

Ed Kapuscinski

  • Global Moderator
  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 24840
  • Head Kino
  • Respect: +9431
    • Conrail 1285
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #71 on: February 01, 2008, 07:18:24 PM »
0
Yeah. I'm really happy that of all of em, if not the CR variation, they're doing the MP one. Carving some grabs off is fine with me. That's all I believe I'll need to do (well, maybe fabbing up a chopped down GP38 fuel tank too).
Logged

Mark4

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 227
  • Respect: 0
    • http://www.mark4design.com
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #72 on: February 01, 2008, 08:06:59 PM »
0
Quote from: RockGp40 on January 31, 2008, 09:44:30 AM
Quote from: wm3798 on January 31, 2008, 07:52:37 AM
We should get Carhart to put a tape measure to the CF-7 the MDDE has...
Lee

What do I need to measure Lee? Too bad I didn't know yesterday, I was in Federalsburg.

Quote from: Ed Kapuscinski on January 31, 2008, 09:41:45 AM
Personally, I'll take Mark's word on this one.

Thanks for the vote of confidence Ed!    ;)

My research indicates a truck center-to-center dimension of 30 feet even:
 http://www.qstation.org/CF7/CF7_Background.html
I am, however, of the opinion that you can't beat real measurements so I would be grateful of any hard data that can be supplied.

The CF7s are a good challenge; many small variations. Our process is good at coping with these. The handrail stanchions on the exposed-beam frame versions are going to be tricky though.
Logged

ai5629

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 784
  • Respect: +216
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #73 on: February 02, 2008, 07:45:40 AM »
0
Hey Ed, you mentioned a "chopped down" GP38 fuel tank.  Have you tried doing that for the Atlas GP38's to give them the correct 2600 gallon fuel tank that Atlas managed to ever look?  This is on my list of things to do also.  Thnaks.

Jeff
Logged
Jeff Lopez

Ed Kapuscinski

  • Global Moderator
  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 24840
  • Head Kino
  • Respect: +9431
    • Conrail 1285
Re: GP15-1
« Reply #74 on: February 02, 2008, 09:28:59 AM »
0
That's on my "someday" list. Mostly because I'm going to have to cut the metal frame, and I'm currently not setup for that type of work.
Logged
Pages: 1 ... 3 4 [5] 6   Go Up
« previous next »