As mentioned in the “What the Fresh Hell did I buy” post. If it looked like I could convert it to a G drive block I would start a building log. Well, see the last Pic here for a look at the block test fitted. I’ll repost the other pics first. One thing, it’s not brass but looks to be made of metal cans painted brass or gold. I will need to make a new pilot, cab controls, backhead, and a couple other things to detail it out. The pics
I’m amazed that you got such a close match on a motor block, Vic. This is gonna be really cool.
Just a little inspiration Vic.
Cliff better than that, I was able to reuse the front mounting screw on the LGB block. I need to figure out some way to connect the back of the block next.
Rooster, thanks. This beastie is definitely modeled after an A4. I thought there was one survivor at one of the east coast train museums. I remember there was some talk about restoration to operation at some point in the past. Might not have been a Reading camelback though.
Progress. Spent the better part of two days spare time sorting out mounting a pilot. It and attaching a front coupler was PITA but it’s sorting out finally.
Vic,
I wish you had undertaken this project before my recent MIK!
Looking forward to seeing this rolling and in paint!
Eric
Update: looks like I’m finished with all the surface added details. I used styrene to add enough details to hopefully fool the eye once painted. Next a coat of primer then paint.
Looking stylish there Vic
Paint applied and lettered. It’s better than I expected. The Tamiya acrylic gloss black is a perfect basecoat as it thick with excellent coverage when brush applied. I still have to weather it and matte coat it then add figures. I already have a suitability massacred figure to wedge into the cab.
Beautiful! Nice work…
Bravo, Vic! She looks great! And even runs??
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Thanks Cliff, I haven’t put it around the layout yet. It should be OK, bigger cars work. I’ll find out some time this week.
What a magnificent transformation! Bravo, Sir!
Eric
Huzzah! It works on the loop. My Lionel passenger cars look great behind it. Still tweaking it here and there but my biggest worry has been eliminated.
