BQ23-7 Build Thread

[John]

Changed the topic name ..

[Ed Kapuscinski]

I got my Bestine at the local Pla-za art supply store:
http://www.plazaart.com/

[u18b]

Thanks for the link, John.  That's very helpful.  I think I'm going to try to cut and fit a clear material (probably styrene) to each window opening, too.  That won't be fun, but not impossible.  I may try to see if I can figure out a fiber optic headlight.  In my era (1983-86), the SBD BQ23-7s could still be found on the point.  If I were modeling a CSX unit, I could get away without lighting, since they were considered pretty much B units at that point.  Heh, CSX units can even have their windows plated over, but that's too easy.   

DFF

Not exactly.

It depends on what specific time period you model.
They converted most of these to B units at the same time.
And that time was after Bright Future was in place--  which IIRC was about 1990.

This is Montgomery Ala about 1990-1991
http://www.trainweb.org/csxphotos/photos/BQ23-7/3003CSX-bc.jpg


Since I model from CSX start on July 1, 1986 to 2000 with the Conrail merger, I need both kinds,  with and without windows.

By the way,  you Family Lines modelers, did you know that ONE unit (#5138) had a window on the nose?
Plated over by CSX days.

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3332118

Plated over by 1981- before SBD merger.
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=935550

[DKS]

Most Michael's have Bestine. Failing that, there are online sources.

[peteski]

I dont have bestine .. nor know where to get it ..

Ronsonol lighter fluid (Naphtha) should also work (but not as well). Naphtha is also available (usually as VM&P Naphtha) in the thinners section of your local friendly hardware store.

Lacquer thinner is much more potent and will work too. But I'm not sure if it will also attach the resin. I used lacquer thinner on the ESM White Tower restaurant RP-printed model and it did not get damaged. But that one was not printed by Shapeways.

[davefoxx]

I was just messing around and only attempting to rough cut the B23-7 long hood.  But, it turned out to be so easy that I already have the BQ23-7 cab fit to the Atlas B23-7 long hood and walkway.

My only problem is that the B23-7 that I started with was damaged not too long ago, so I don't have the long hood handrail for the fireman's side.  I'll have to order that from Atlas, which, of course, won't match the paint.  Since I'm already starting with a factory painted Family Lines scheme, I was hoping to match the paint of the new cab and touch-ups.

Anyone have an extra fireman's side long hood handrail from a Family Lines B23-7 that they can part with?

DFF

[mu26aeh]

I have an undec Atlas B23-7 minus couplers, black handrails if that does anything for you

[Dave Schneider]

I dont have bestine .. nor know where to get it ..

I found mine next to the rubber cement in an art supply store (as it is formulated as a thinner for that product).

Best wishes, Dave

[Philip H]

Yeah, I got mine dry fitted.



Need to polish with the toothpaste - that cab side was white once the Bestine dried.

[Catt]

Looks good to me,I've been wanting these cabs for years so I guess waiting till I get the new show layouy ready will definitely be worth the wait.

[Ike the BN Freak]

Being I model 92-95, looks like the cabs were plated over in that timeframe.  But they probably didn't get put into pool power too much during that time either.

[u18b]

Not trying to be a rivet counter....

And I know that some people care about some things and others don't--- and I'm very cool with that.

But for those that care, the BQ23-7 does not use an anticlimber on the front pilot.

The Atlas shell comes with and without an anticlimber.

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/locoList.aspx?mid=235

I know this has been confusing to me in the past,  trying to figure out Atlas' codes so I can order the correct shell I want.

It is probably a minor detail, but I thought I would point it out if it mattered to anyone.

[davefoxx]

I have an undec Atlas B23-7 minus couplers, black handrails if that does anything for you

I'll gladly take it off of your hands.  PM sent.

[Philip H]

Not trying to be a rivet counter....

And I know that some people care about some things and others don't--- and I'm very cool with that.

But for those that care, the BQ23-7 does not use an anticlimber on the front pilot.

The Atlas shell comes with and without an anticlimber.

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/locoList.aspx?mid=235

I know this has been confusing to me in the past,  trying to figure out Atlas' codes so I can order the correct shell I want.

Ron,
You are correct. My shell definitely has one, but I think a razor saw will make quick work of that.

[daniel_leavitt2000]

Phil, if you need any anti-climberless parts, let me know. I have a few stripped CSX shells laying around including CSX blue and CS orange handrails.