this is a very simple post
I just saw this morning a husdon NYC manufactured by Revell model co. as a static model, can it be converted into a non static model, by adding a motor brushes and wheel sets?
If I do decide to build this model which motor do you recomend athearn, bowser or ihc any ideas would be appreciated.
Also since it is 1:87 can the minimal difference of .1 affect the performance as an HO loco motive (1:87.1).
I plan to add metal parts in some areas in order to place a little more weight which one do you recomend the most.
Also some metal wheels by P2000.
Sorry to tell you there is not a way to power the model. You may be able to find a drive at a train show to fit under the shell, but it’s not well detailed.
I have the kit and plan on using it as partially disassembled engine in the backshop. I think I paid something like $5 for it from Model Expo as a closeout special.
I thought that Bowser (or somebody else) made a chassis for one or some of those plastic models. I am sure it was for the Monogram kits, but I am not much into steam modeling so I am sure that I am completely wrong.
Bowswer makes an electrification kit for the Monogram Big Boy tender for use with their Big Boy and Challenger Kits. I have 7 of the NYC hudsons by the way. 2 for each road name offered. and one in the Chrome plated version.
As it is currently manufactured the Monogram/Revell/Con-Cor NYC hudson is very difficult to power. You are going to have to fabricate a complete motor, drive train. obtain new drive wheels and side rod assemblies as monogram cast the side rods as a one piece assembly. rendering the model truely static. also the wheels in the pilot and trailing trucks are going to have to be replaced, and the tender trucks are going to have to be modified so they can operate suitably in an active model rairlaod environment.
I have planned to motorise my monogram Hudsons, as I feel I can do so and still come out ahead against what Horny is probably going to charge, or BLI. Also got 7 Monogram Big Boys to.
James
Thanks for clearing that up. I need to lay off the crack!![%-)]
I forgot to mention Bowser also makes replacement mechanism for old Bachmann Steamers with the Pancake motor drives.
The ones that are listed are:
ATSF 4-8-4 and Tender Modification Kit
4-8-4 with Semi Vanderbuilt Tender Modification Kit
NYC S-1 4-8-4 and tender modification Kit
SP GS-4 4-8-4 and Tender Modifcation Kit
N&W Class J 4-8-4 and Tender Modification Kit
PRR K-4 4-6-2
and RDG 2-8-0