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Upgrading my Big Hauler 4-6-0

Modeling Motive Power
#1

I just received my new subframe for my old 4-6-0.

As I’m going to install RC and batteries in it, I decided to repaint it as well.

I really didn’t like the maroon/silver and gold paint job.

The maroon fields on the cab and tender were masked.

I washed all the parts thoroughly with dish washing detergent and then primed with red etch primer.

Then a shot of Stynylrez black primer.

I went for a black, gold and maroon finish.

I have the smokebox left to paint in graphite and then the interior walls green.

#2

That’s going to be nice. Gold lining on cab & tender will go well with gold trim on drivers.

#3

What a wonderful transformation! Thanks for sharing!

Eric

#4

The repaint and conversion to the new chassis is almost complete.

There was a bit of a problem with fitting the air tanks though...

I had to move the tanks 1/8" to the rear to make them clear the cylinders.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/X9JJbjsl.jpg[/img]

 

The tender will get some weathering as well.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/wAcrRIAl.jpg[/img]

 

I cut the power pickups in the loco to prepare it for the RC conversion.

The tender will get the batteries, rx, esc and connections later.

#5

Mikael,

When you are done, would you mind posting a “before” and “after” picture?

Thanks!!

Eric

#6

Will do!

In the meantime, here’s another photo:

#7

Looks great! Well done!

#8

I don’t know Mikael, it looks too pretty to be a 10 wheeler

#9

Bill Barnwell said:

I don’t know Mikael, it looks too pretty to be a 10 wheeler

Well, that’s soon to change… (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)

I designed a kerosene headlight for it:

It’s printed and is currently being painted.

#10

I have tested the loco now with the radio control, and it works perfectly fine.

#11

Very, very nicely done, Mikael…

tack så mycket for sharing your work…

just about all the Swedish I know even though it’s my family’s native language. (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

#12

Now it’s pretty much done.
I only have to insert the new battery when it arrives.

Tested it without major problems (except for the too weak battery I had).

#13

Mikael,

I bet you inspire a run on e-Bay for used Bachmann 10-wheelers with this project! Maika’i (Great job!)!

Eric

#14

Wow, what a great face lift, Mikael. You did a terrific job. Thanks for sharing.