What cab, shell, and work would need to be done to build a T6?
shane
Well, there’s some talk HERE of a possible forthcoming model, but the discussion appears to be undated.
At a quick glance, I’d guess that you could start with an Atlas S-4 for the cab and running gear, and then use the long hood from an Atlas RS-11. The latter looks like it would need to be modified somewhat - shortened in overall length but also the louvred section shortened, too. You’d also need to add handrails, but those for the RS-11 might be suitable if modified accordingly.
It looks, at least at a glance, to be pretty simple, but you’d have a better idea of any complexities once you had the necessary components on-hand.
Wayne
While I’ve never done anything like this, I’m inclined to agree with Wayne that an S-4 and RS-11 would be a good starting point. I also found this photo of a T-6 that might be helpful. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Alco_T-6_On_The_Daily_Local.jpg
September 1999 at the bottom of the discussion. So it’s not going to happen.
Particularly as they mention Tiger Valley as the company, and Google has marked Tiger Valley as ‘Permantly Closed’ (although that may only refer to the Hobby Shop, as often with these things it’s not clear.
One link did claim Tiger Valley did produce an HO T-6, but I’ll let the more dedicated fans track down and determine if that’s true or not.
No Tiger Valley did not make a T6. I bought some RS3M conversion parts from him in 2011.
There is a resin shell on ebay of a T6 which is based on the Alco Models brass model and Atlas RS11 nose. Its has a scale width hood, not a bad start to getting a T6. It fits the proto 2000 s1 to s4 chassis(slight sanding of frame to fit
I caught a date at the very bottom of Sept 1999.
That is a good pic. Never realized the cabs windows over the carbody are either blanket out or were never cut in by Alco. Unless that is a later date modification.
Is that the guy who has three different ebay accounts and is know to make molds of somebody else’s hard work and sell them cheap?
is there a size issue with atlas and p2k Shells matching prototype Dimensions? I have to full p2 k S-1 Already. With RS11 shells coming from Atlas. Of there is no deviation in model size and proto size. Then I have everything for what is a simple kitbash. If not then i need to find suitable atlas s-1 for the job.
the s-1 have the propper door arrangement. Plus rotation the engine hood puts the roof access hatch in the right position. Just a matter of shifting the exhaust stack. And sticking a new radiator section on.