Bob, (I really think we need to have a pecking order for all the Bobs on
this list, there must be 20-30 of us); anyway a great looking engine. I
love the roof torpedo tanks. I started on a pair of UP GP-9's (one a B
unit aka Larry Jackman kit), so I certainly would be interested in the
Archer thread pattern results. I also like your coupler pocket--is that
scratch? I stopped work on it a couple of years ago. I need to pick up
that project again but I've been looking for a suitable snowplow. I had
purchased one of the Sunset ones many years ago and waited for them to
magically appear again. I think I have a couple of Overland units that
I can modify.
I will mention that I also used the BTS pilot steps on both of my
engines and found that I needed to use an extra long shank coupler as
the two engines kiss too many times on my curves.
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
On 3/5/12 9:09 AM, drgw223 wrote:
After all of the discussion about what manufacturer's should or
shouldn't offer this weekend, it's a good time to divert the
conversation to what we've all been up to. So here's an update on my
GP-7 conversion from an AM GP-9 using the DPH long and short hoods:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/photos/album/2131888790/pic/502794707/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc
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I've moved onto the handrails using DPH's early GP stanchions. They're
beautiful castings, though a little fragile. After seeing Bud
Rindfleisch's post on the Archer s scale treadplate decals, I decided
to add them as well. So, I'll do that before completing the handrails.
I did note, however, that the stanchion holes don't line up with the
AM handrail holes, so new ones have to be drilled at a higher
location. It's relatively easy to fill the old holes with .035 styrene
rod and sand it smooth. I'll post some photos of the treadplate after
I apply the Archer transfers.
What have you all been up to? let's post some photos.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
