John,
Maybe that's why the coupler box isn't installed. They can't figure it out
either. All seriousness aside, try sanding the sides and the top and bottom of
the box with a nailboard or sanding stick. Also the draft gear opening may be
slightly clogged with paint. Attack with needle files as appropriate. The frame
may not be seated fully into the body causing a clearance problem with the
frame coupler mounting pad. File and adjust as appropriate.
The older P2K spare parts were intended to be affixed as per modeler
preference. If you want foggy windows, use ACC. If you want the all weather cab
windows to attach neatly, try Aileen's craft glue or modelers Canopy glue.
The little glass panels are most likely the wind screens and you wouldn't need
these with an all weather cab window. There may be accessory holes dimpled on
the inside of the cab casting or they may expect the modeler to measure the
pins and drill holes appropriately.
Always refer to a photograph. If it isn't on the photo, it isn't on the model.
The fine grab irons. Without seeing them and the model all I can tell you is
they could be on the top of the long hood, I've seen these on all models of
SWs. It could be on the rear wall of the cab, there is a vertical grab next to
the door on most EMD SWs. Here is what you can do. Find a good photo. Determine
if that is the date you want to model your engine, go over it with a magnifier
and replicate every detail you see. If you find a better photo later then you
can obsess about it and change your modeling era like I do. And never get
anything done.
Hope that helps.
Better yet, come to the Streator Connection mini-meet next week and we can talk
about it over a Gin and Tonic.
Sincerely,
Rob Manley
----- Original Message -----
From: smokyjoe66
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 8:12 PM
Subject: [CBQ] Proto by Walters CB & Q. SW1200
Have just bought one of these, like it a lot, but now have some comments and
questions that may assist others.
(1) I am embarrassed to admit how much time it took me to figure out how to
install the couplers. Completely assembling the coupler and box away from the
chassis and then trying to force fit that assembly through the outside opening
in the pilot seemed counterintuitive because it would notslide through
easilyand seemed to require too much force. I was reluctant to apply that much
force on a new and fragile model, so I figured the coupler lid should be
applied from the truck side of the pilot. Never could get it to fit, so went
back and force fitted the completed assembly through the VERY tight opening in
the pilot, exerting much more pressure on delicate parts than I deemed prudent.
But that's the way it goes on and I hope this info saves someone a lot of time
and frustration.
(2) from pictures of the prototype it seems the extended windows on the cab
were pretty standard on the CB & Q. SW1200s. There are extra parts for that in
the box. Now, does anyone know whether these are supposed to be glued on, or
can they be snapped-in somehow? I tend to shy away from using glues around
clear plastic. so hope someone can tell me how to snap them in.
(3) in the parts package there are two very thin, very small clear plastic
strips with a mounting pin on each end. Where do these go? The only thing I can
think of is they are supposed to be "air defectors" that are vertical and in
front of the front side of the cab windows. Or, perhaps they are supposed to be
rearview mirrors. Hope someone can tell me for sure.
(4) also in the parts package are some very fine wire grab irons. Where do
these go? From photos I have seen there are similarly fashioned grab irons on
the roofs of SW1s, but I don't see any on later Q switchers.. Can anyone please
comment on this.
Thanks very much. ~ John
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