mickoo
Western Thunderer
The (very real) prospect of a new layout area has spurred work on stored projects, in this instance the Atlas 2 rail MP15DC.
As y'all know it was originally in BNSF pumpkin colours and I first considered a CSX variant, I may still do, but I've grown to like other railroads. The lack of definition means that some details cannot be finalised as there's quite a few variations in cabs and other details. I quite like the idea of roof platforms and Winnebago AC units on top.
The original cab is okay if you like Panzer thick walls, which really do show when you're modelling switching layouts as you're up close to the models. A new cab was required and one was duly drawn up, it covers the majority of cabs which have the modern double glazed windows fitted with steel bezels, the original cab had the older single pane rubber mounted windows.
There's still a few more items to add, but one or two small errors (one wall too long by 0.2 mm) and a couple of slots in the cab roof slightly out means this will eventually end in the bin. It'll serve it's purpose to allow me to mock up the interior and I'll add the last few bits just to make sure they're all okay before ordering the MKII version.
The original rear # and light bar is currently retained, it's not too bad detail wise, so no need to reinvent the wheel, it may need changing depending on the final subject matter.
As y'all know it was originally in BNSF pumpkin colours and I first considered a CSX variant, I may still do, but I've grown to like other railroads. The lack of definition means that some details cannot be finalised as there's quite a few variations in cabs and other details. I quite like the idea of roof platforms and Winnebago AC units on top.
The original cab is okay if you like Panzer thick walls, which really do show when you're modelling switching layouts as you're up close to the models. A new cab was required and one was duly drawn up, it covers the majority of cabs which have the modern double glazed windows fitted with steel bezels, the original cab had the older single pane rubber mounted windows.
There's still a few more items to add, but one or two small errors (one wall too long by 0.2 mm) and a couple of slots in the cab roof slightly out means this will eventually end in the bin. It'll serve it's purpose to allow me to mock up the interior and I'll add the last few bits just to make sure they're all okay before ordering the MKII version.
The original rear # and light bar is currently retained, it's not too bad detail wise, so no need to reinvent the wheel, it may need changing depending on the final subject matter.