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Building and Bashing Amtrak Equipment

Modeling Rolling stock
#181

Matt Doti said:

Joe Paonessa said:

I wonder if any manufacturer will release the double level superliners?

Nope.

I’d expect an Aristo SD9 before any large scale Superliners (not counting Great Trains shorty 1:32 cars). And we all know how unlikely an SD9 is now :wink:

There is always a possibility of the CVRR shops spitting some out to sell eventually but I’m sure they won’t come cheap “IF” that happens.

#182

Question for Matt and anyone else …if they were your cars…phase 4 paint scheme or the phase 4b… thoughts?

#183

I’ve always liked phase III. But the current phase IVb is also nice.

Not the biggest fan of IV. Although l’ll never forget the first time I saw an IV Superliner.

I was taking the Southwest Chief back in 1994. It had a brand new Superliner II sleeper; Maryland. So clean and bright compared to the then shabby Superliner I sleepers.

Funny how the refurbished Superliner I sleepers are the clean and bright cars compared to the now shabby Superliner II sleepers.

#184

David Russell said:

Question for Matt and anyone else …if they were your cars…phase 4 paint scheme or the phase 4b… thoughts?

Personnaly, I think MBTA Purple paint scheme would look nice… :slight_smile:

#185

I think that’s a great idea Dad Viewliners in MBTA paint!

#186

Oh you wanted paint info for your Viewliners. I would do phase IVb as it is simple. But IV would go nicely with your Superliners.

The currently under construction Viewliner IIs are being painted in phase III. I like to call it IIIb, because of the red reflective stripe along the bottom. Yep Amtrak is bringing back phase III…at least for the new Viewliners and baggage cars.

Or you could go with the prototype Viewliner phase III paint scheme…but then you would need to model those crazy looking trucks.

#187

David Russell said:

I think that’s a great idea Dad Viewliners in MBTA paint!

your welcome… :slight_smile:

#188

Oh yeah - I’m diggin’ that reflective stripe. Talk to your sign buddy, Scott right? Have him get you some High Intensity Reflective Red, White and Blue vinyl. The stuff is awesome. I’ve got some red and white, but we’ve never had blue in stock.

#189

Jon Radder said:

Oh yeah - I’m diggin’ that reflective stripe. Talk to your sign buddy, Scott right? Have him get you some High Intensity Reflective Red, White and Blue vinyl. The stuff is awesome. I’ve got some red and white, but we’ve never had blue in stock.

The reflective stuff Amtrak uses is waaayyy different

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#191

TOC,Tim,HJ and others …how do you think I’m doing so far ?

#192

So far the proportions are looking good, but I think you need to add a few more ribs or space them better. IMHO

#193

David Russell said:

TOC,Tim,HJ and others …how do you think I’m doing so far ?

Sometimes, the second try comes out better! Just send me the scratched one when you’re done.

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#195

It’s getting there

#196

Looking good.

For variety you could model the Viewliner Diner too.

#197

Great job Dave , looks awsome. What are you using for the sides , sheet plastic ?

#198

Wow!
That is looking great. I need to get busy and start at least one. Very inspiring!!!

#199

Outstanding!

#200

mike dorsch said:

Great job Dave , looks awsome. What are you using for the sides , sheet plastic ?

Yes