Here’s one that’s been sitting around for a while! I started this project years ago, and finally got around to finishing it!
That looks really good! I’ll bet it can pull the walls down.
-Kevin
Make sure your bridges are strong enough for it! [:D]
Darth I really like the see-through grills!! Well worth the effort!! Thanks for the idea.
I have a spare Cary E7 body that I’m going attempt to do the same.
And Kevin your correct, the heavy cast body adds over a pound of weight and my E7s have 10 ounces of drawbar on Athearn SD40 frames with the Mabuchi FK-280SA they draw 670ma at wheel slip.
Mel
My Model Railroad
http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/
Bakersfield, California
I’m beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.
Thanks![:D]
SeeYou190, it can certainly pull more than what fits on the layout! I wouldn’t be surprised if it could go neck and neck in a pulling contest against against a much bigger RTR engine.
n012944, I’m going to be adding a bridge when I get to work on my new section’s track, and will definitely be making sure it can hold the weight!
RR-Mel, it’s amazing what some etched grills can do for a model! Adding them on a model like this is difficult, but I think it was worth the effort in the end. Your E7s should look great!
Darn!!! That is one nicely completed model! Well Done!![C):-)]
That is one SHARP looking Black Widow paint job, and the grills really set it off!
The video link isn’t working though. Dan
I doubt very much that your Cary body is made of lead. Lead is extremely soft and would distort with finger pressure. I suspect Cary shells are a form of zinc based metal. Nice job though.
Darth … Excellent looking FT !
Southgate, got the link fixed! I forgot to paste it into the embed function.
ndbprr, it is definitely lead. The metal is much softer than my models made from zinc alloys or even pewter, and I had to be careful when working with it. Some manufacturers like Cary actually used lead frequently until the late 70’s or so, and Penn Line used to even feature it as one of the main reasons to get their steam engine kits (high quality “printer grade” lead for sharp details and more weight!). Most of the body is about 1/8" thick to hold its shape, but can be bent easily if you’re not careful (it’s also a pain to drill because the soft lead likes to form around the drill bit and stick). Cary did switch to zinc some time in the late 70’s or early 80’s.
What etched grill material did you use for the grill on your FT?
Mel
My Model Railroad
http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/
Bakersfield, California
I’m beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.
Darth Santa Fe:
You’re an artist! I wish I could kitbash something like that. [:)]
Are there any boosters or a second A unit to go with it?
Do you run DC or DCC?
I didn’t know you modeled Cotton Belt alongside the Santa Fe.
RR_Mel, after looking back through the parts ordered, I used the two etched grill kits from Detail Associates for Stewart FTs.
ATSFGuy, I don’t have any B units right now, but might pick one up eventually if it’s cheap enough.[:D] I honestly model anything that I think is interesting.