Very cool, Bob! It sure is nice to be able to photograph progress like
this as it happens. In the couple of times I've judged contests these
progress shots do show all the work you've done. This is important when
the judges aren't all that familiar with what S guys go through to get
their models looking right.
I also assume that you Pennsy guys have one additional handicap when it
comes to handling GP type locomotives. One additional handrail/antenna
to straighten.
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
On 3/22/12 8:37 AM, drgw223 wrote:
If you've been following my posts on the conversion of the AM GP-9 to
a GP-7, I'm happy report that the locomotive coversion is complete and
ready to be moved to the paint shop. I've uploaded a couple of
progress photos showing the pre-painted version, which you can view here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/photos/album/2131888790/pic/1430517891/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/photos/album/2131888790/pic/1430517891/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc>
or, in the "Bob Frascella's GP-7" file on the group website.
It's hard to tell from the photos but all the walking surfaces include
the installation of the Archer treadplate which adds a nice texture to
the otherwise smooth surface. A couple of other items of interest
include the modified AM fuel/water tank. When I compared it to the
plans in Mainline Modeler, I discovered that the fuel tank was not
tall enough and rode too high above the rails. I also added the Pennsy
cab signal box behind the fuel tank, thus the reason for the
roof-mounted air tanks. The correct GP-7 early handrail stanchions
were used. These are very delicate castings and bend very easily but
the well worth the effort.
I'll post more photos after painting and decaling.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
