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Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« on: February 14, 2008, 12:41:32 PM »
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I snapped a few quick shots last night as people are probably anxious to see more photos. I'm in the middle of taking the GS-4 apart on an exploratory mission to install a Tsunami Micro in it.

Photo album can be found HERE

Couple of teaser shots:







I'll add Big Boy shots to Chuck's existing thread... :)

(a quick note about color - the Daylight color scheme is difficult to photograph consistently and reproduce properly. The colors are very close in the photos, but there may be some variation. All the models are consistent in color matching including the loco).
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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2008, 02:31:24 PM »
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Very nice, Jamie.
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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2008, 11:12:30 PM »
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Sweet!

Hope the Broadway Limited and the GG-1 look this good.

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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2008, 04:09:07 PM »
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Keep us posted on the sound installation please.  A few installation photos would be most welcome.

Your photo quality is awesome!
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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2008, 04:17:17 PM »
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Those are magnificent pix!

Standard shots from a camera? (IE no software manipulation?)
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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2008, 05:04:57 PM »
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I used Helicon software for the macro shots as depth of field would be a major issue. As far as correction, only for exposure and slight color tweak to make sure they were close to what the real model looks like.
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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2008, 05:43:15 PM »
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I saw the 10 car set today and it is indeed beautiful.  The paint might be a little think.  If their locomotives had not been all pre-ordered, I might have bought one set on impulse.


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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2008, 06:59:46 PM »
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can buy just one.  Mr. Wallet was impressed...
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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2008, 12:05:53 AM »
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I've spent a number of hours testing GS-4's over the last few days. I have to say this is probably the best looking, smoothest running steam loco I have ever seen in N Scale. It is so quiet you almost cannot hear the motor.

I have to admit, I was skeptical at first, but now would have no problem recommending this loco to anyone. I think the paint and detail are just fine.
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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2008, 12:12:18 AM »
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Quote from: Chulvis on February 18, 2008, 12:05:53 AM
I've spent a number of hours testing GS-4's over the last few days. I have to say this is probably the best looking, smoothest running steam loco I have ever seen in N Scale. It is so quiet you almost cannot hear the motor.

I have to admit, I was skeptical at first, but now would have no problem recommending this loco to anyone. I think the paint and detail are just fine.

Stop playing with my train Chuckster!!  ;)
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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2008, 12:28:46 AM »
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What kind of trucks are those? They arn't the ordinary Commonwealth I'm used to.
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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2008, 09:15:23 AM »
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Quote from: daniel_leavitt2000 on February 18, 2008, 12:28:46 AM
What kind of trucks are those? They arn't the ordinary Commonwealth I'm used to.

It's a pre-war triple-bolster truck.  Has the "bell" journals, sometimes refered to as Napoleon's Hat.  Pullman designation 43-R.
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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2008, 11:16:33 AM »
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Quote from: Skibbe on February 18, 2008, 09:15:23 AM
It's a pre-war triple-bolster truck.  Has the "bell" journals, sometimes refered to as Napoleon's Hat.  Pullman designation 43-R.

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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2008, 11:24:18 AM »
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That sure is nice looking...time to go find one.  :)
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Re: Kato GS-4 Daylight Photos
« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2008, 12:45:46 PM »
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Quote from: Black Diamond on February 18, 2008, 11:24:18 AM
That sure is nice looking...time to go find one.  :)
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