All, I know this issue has been discussed time and time again, but the S-scale PA choices leave a lot to be desired. Both the AF and AM versions come way short of the mark. After studying hundreds of PA photos, I have concluded that the AF shell represents the best nose contour and cab shape while the AM version has the correct roof contour and carbody side details. I've tried in vain to hack and recontour the AM nose, but no matter how I tried it still didn't look right. A friend of mine said, "too bad you can't attach the AF nose to the AM body." Since I already hacked up the AM nose, I figured "why not?" So, I've added a photo of the finished face replacement surgery to the photos section:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/photos/recent/1127014627/view (If that doesn't work just log on to the site and click on new photos) I still have quite a bit of body work to do, but I'm quite pleased with result so far. I chose to use a Omnicon drive instead on the AM drive and chasis. My plan is to grid off the cast on brake cylinders and use BTS passenger car brake cylinders, which look pretty close to me. Bob Frascella Wenhma, MA ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
