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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #45 on: October 15, 2012, 05:18:54 PM »
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You're casting techniques are remarkable.
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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #46 on: October 15, 2012, 05:46:55 PM »
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Those castings are remarkable.   The detail and relief are excellent.

The best part is (I hope) that the SPF moaning about K4s may actually be over.  What topic will fill the gap- the mysterious -2 project?
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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #47 on: October 15, 2012, 06:15:16 PM »
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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #48 on: October 15, 2012, 06:47:13 PM »
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I hear the sound of c55's being snapped up...

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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #49 on: October 15, 2012, 07:16:05 PM »
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Superturbine, another nice copy.  Are you planning on casting the inside of the shell then?  I have too many trix shells to use up...
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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #50 on: October 15, 2012, 07:23:18 PM »
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What do you mean "inside of the shell" ?
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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #51 on: October 15, 2012, 08:46:56 PM »
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Awesome. Do you some magic machine in your garage?...You turn these things out awful fast.

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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #52 on: October 15, 2012, 08:58:22 PM »
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I could go for a few M1 for the 4-8-2 bachmann and someH10 and some PRR coast to coast tenders. All I can say is WOW keep up the great work.      Rich[
 


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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #53 on: October 15, 2012, 09:29:08 PM »
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Those are incredible.  I've got several Minitrix K4's waiting for upgrades, but I may have to look into getting one of these on a C55.

I'll echo the requests for H10 and M1 shells for the Bachmann mechanisms.  With the GHQ L1 kits and the B6 shells that I'm still working on marrying to the Bachmann 0-6-0, about the only thing that I would be missing would be an I1sa.  Would Bachmann's 2-10-0 work for the mechanism for that?
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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #54 on: October 15, 2012, 09:37:39 PM »
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WOW Jason, you got it done faster then I was expecting !
Another great casting from the "Master" ----------------  :D
Looks great, gonna be another nice addition to my collection as well.




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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #55 on: October 15, 2012, 09:38:42 PM »
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Jason,
     Very, very nice casting.  May I have one, please?  I can send you a PayPal deposit, if you send me an email with estimates on cost and timing.

Victor,
    It's good to see your contributions to us forumers, again.  I followed many of your posts on the Atlas forum.  Question:  On your Trix/C55 K4, which trailing truck did you use?

My meager contribution to this thread:  My Trix/C55 hybrid uses a TCS Z2 decoder, located inside the loco shell, in the smokebox.  i would attach a photo, but this forum's rules apparently don't allow me to.  The decoder's programming function allows the top speed to be limited.

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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #56 on: October 15, 2012, 09:40:32 PM »
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Quote from: eric220 on October 15, 2012, 09:29:08 PM
Those are incredible.  I've got several Minitrix K4's waiting for upgrades, but I may have to look into getting one of these on a C55.

I'll echo the requests for H10 and M1 shells for the Bachmann mechanisms.  With the GHQ L1 kits and the B6 shells that I'm still working on marrying to the Bachmann 0-6-0, about the only thing that I would be missing would be an I1sa.  Would Bachmann's 2-10-0 work for the mechanism for that?

Eric,

Bachmann never did the 2-10-0.  I wonder if you could lop off the tail end of their 2-10-2, though...
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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #57 on: October 15, 2012, 09:53:56 PM »
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Hi nscaleSPF2,

Kato Mike trailing truck...
mike cylinders and tender
and a micro trains pilot.

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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #58 on: October 15, 2012, 10:00:34 PM »
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First the T1 and now this...  Mr. Wallet is beginning to hear a giant sucking sound coming from the direction of the PRR shells.  If this continues with an M1 and/or H9/H10, the sound will be deafening.

Anyway, based on the photos these shells are simply amazing.  I have a few questions: 
Are the K4 shells available for sale yet?
Estimated cost?
Are there any T1 shells still available?

I did not see a pilot for the K4. 
Did you make a casting for a pilot?
Which pilot did you make (older slat style or newer cast style)?

I would be interested in M1 or H9/H10 shells if they were available.

I guess I'll be looking for Kato C55's at Trainfest in a few weeks...

Thanks,
Scotts
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Re: Pennsy K4s?
« Reply #59 on: October 15, 2012, 10:23:07 PM »
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Those are incredible castings!

Looking at the latest photos from Jason (the casting in the raw) I thing that now I see how he casts all those fine details.  He uses a 2-piece mold with the parting line around all the free-standing details.  But I'm still not sure why those castings have to be solid.  That creates a lot of extra work to make the casting usable (not to mention lots of wasted resin). I'm wondering why couldn't the mold be made with a plug to make the casting hollow.  I'm not trying to put down Jason's excellent handywork - I'm simply curious.
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