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Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:59:03 -0800
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The picture shows new 2-57. Under the description they were built in 67-68. Walter Ohrnell -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#61
There was a substantial discussion on the Modern Freight Car List about these cars when they were announced. There were three sets of these cars - Classes GM-6 (built 1965), GM-6A (built 1967), and
I already have three of these on order. If it comes down to scratchbuilt roofs and then creating some mods and cases, ill be happy to do it!! Chris Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone --
I was disappointed that they released this in the kit line and I hope it doesnt prevent a higher quality model to be produced in the future. As Bill said, they should have the roofs. It would also be
Gotta love spell check . What I meant to say on the gondola was "if I have to scratchbuild a roof, then create molds and resin castings for copies, I'll do it! Chris Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Gal
It is hard to tell from that low angle shot, but would these need to be done as one unit or could they be done as half pieces. If so, they would be great candidates for resin 3D printing. I don't thi
The 21st Edition of the Car Builder's Cyclopedia (1961) has photos and drawings of the Stanray gondola roof (pgs. 204 and 384), which was the pattern for the Athearn covered gondola roof. As was sta
That's excellent info, Jim, very thorough. Thanks for the photos and references!!! Chris Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -- Original message -- From: James Sandrin <sandmantrains@gmai
Author: "Tom Mack via groups.io" <thommack=yahoo.com@groups.io>
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:03:39 -0800
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Jim, That is great model work. It also gives a good idea what modeling the covers look like. Bill Hirt On 2/27/2021 8:44 PM, James Sandrin wrote: The 21st Edition of the Car Builder's Cyclopedia (196
The Q car diagrams specifically say they are three piece roofs which Jim's model shows very well. The car diagrams also indicate there were at least two variations on the roofs as built. Bill Hirt On
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Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 08:56:25 -0800
Rats! Beautiful car, but not my modeling era. _._,_._,_ Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#61574) | Reply To Group | Reply To Sender | Mute This Topic |
Here are some shots that give a good representation of the early roof. The color shot is from Hol Wagner, the others are from the collection of Bat Masterson, one of my freight car mentors and co-co
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