Really nice job on the model, Bob. It’s inspiring to see all the added parts on an in progress shot! Looking forward to seeing it painted. Roger Nulton
From: drgw223 Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 6:37 AM To: [email protected] Subject: {S-Scale List} GP-7 Update and Progress Photos 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 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
