Hi,
I want model a Cartier AC44CW but I need infos.
Here the picture:
Who make the lettering in HO, Who made this special trruck frames and what for paints should I use?
Thanks !
Christian from Germany!
Christian,
I couldn’t open your picture, so I Googled it, & I found soem reayy neatly painted loco’s!
Is this one of the units you are interested in modelling?
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=737426
If so you may be able to Find an Athearn AC4400, they also look to have the Correct number of Dynamic Brake Grills & the GE Steerable trucks you see in this picture.
I used two of the Athearn KCS units to attempt at making the pair of Unstoppables (with a couple discrepencies).
See if you can find some close up shots of the newer Athearn RTR AC4400 on the net.
Also if memory serves, Details West may be making those, wait, yeah, look here;
http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/235-307
Good Luck!
Christian,
After looking at it more, you may want to consider an Ath CSX or FerroMex unit, as they have the Low Numberboards on the Cab nose. (the KCS ones are High Numberboards).
They also look to have the correct Narrow Pilot Stanctions, like your prototype.
Also you may want to pop out the Low Ditch Lights & add a set of the Details West ones #361 have the bulbs but include the platform for the anticlimber, this one is without the bulbs (less Cost & small LEDs can still be put in them) http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/235-243
Look close before choosing a Doner model, my newer RTR (not BlueBox) dissassembled nicely & paint stipped fairly well. I have not seen any Undecorated ones…
Good luck!