I’ve built both an E-6 and a K-4 and was very happy with my work as both of them ran and looked nice. Your work makes me look like a hack! I have a G-5 kit and I think I’ll follow your methods when I build it. Thanks for putting this series together. Cheers
My first kits turned out pretty good, but definitely can’t compare to what I’m making now since I’ve gotten more experience. We all learn how to do it better as we go, and I hope these videos help with making your kit come together as well as possible!
Bowser got the idea for the formed brass walk ways from Penn Line. That was how PL designed their 2-8-0 and 4-4-2 locomotives (which used the same boiler). Great video series! You are building my favorite locomotive!
Thanks! Penn Line had a lot of good ideas in their kits, even going down to the cheapest models. My lead D1 Midget can probably outpull a plastic SD40. :D
Really they are- you just have to get them on ebay, Bowser already made as many as the world should ever need. Most are not assembled. Sometimes they sell for more- but with inflation considered they are actually a better now than they ever were.
37:15 one mistake you've made, the hand rails on Pennsy steam are hollow inside and are used as a conduit for electrical wires for lighting and actually to connect electric from the turbo also. You should have at least run them to touch the cab. On some locomotive pictures you can see the electrical wire running up from the handrail in front of the cab.
I used 600 grit automotive sandpaper. Bowser's kits are almost all zinc diecast with the only exception being the original lost wax cast brass 4-8-2. They rarely use white metal, and it's only for smaller parts when they do use it.
Been waiting for the next update! Sick vid man
Good stuff, it's looking very nice
I’ve built both an E-6 and a K-4 and was very happy with my work as both of them ran and looked nice. Your work makes me look like a hack! I have a G-5 kit and I think I’ll follow your methods when I build it. Thanks for putting this series together. Cheers
My first kits turned out pretty good, but definitely can’t compare to what I’m making now since I’ve gotten more experience. We all learn how to do it better as we go, and I hope these videos help with making your kit come together as well as possible!
Bowser got the idea for the formed brass walk ways from Penn Line. That was how PL designed their 2-8-0 and 4-4-2 locomotives (which used the same boiler). Great video series! You are building my favorite locomotive!
Thanks! Penn Line had a lot of good ideas in their kits, even going down to the cheapest models. My lead D1 Midget can probably outpull a plastic SD40. :D
Very great idea with the super glue and baking soda ,,,,,gotta try that
I wish these kits were still available!
Really they are- you just have to get them on ebay, Bowser already made as many as the world should ever need. Most are not assembled.
Sometimes they sell for more- but with inflation considered they are actually a better now than they ever were.
Great video! I'm starting on a N scale GHQ Ms-4 conversion kit for a Kato USRA 2-8-2.
I Just Might Get Me Those engines.
@46:50 Arbor Models had tooling?
Yes, it was made by a caveman clubbing a piece of wax into a mold.
37:15 one mistake you've made, the hand rails on Pennsy steam are hollow inside and are used as a conduit for electrical wires for lighting and actually to connect electric from the turbo also. You should have at least run them to touch the cab. On some locomotive pictures you can see the electrical wire running up from the handrail in front of the cab.
Thanks for the tip! After checking through prototype photos, I think I have an idea of what to do about that once I get to super detailing.
Do Those Come Out I Soo Line And C&NW?
Not that I’ve seen, but I think some of the more generic models from Mantua/Tyco and Varney can be detailed to look “close enough.”
What grit of sandpaper did you use on the superglue? Also, are all of their metal kits made of white metal?
I used 600 grit automotive sandpaper. Bowser's kits are almost all zinc diecast with the only exception being the original lost wax cast brass 4-8-2. They rarely use white metal, and it's only for smaller parts when they do use it.
@@DarthSantaFe Thanks.
I’m sure they Also shape For A&SF.
I have seen at least a couple ATSF designs. DJH made some high-end ATSF kits back in the 80’s.
What isn’t white metal lead based
Some are, but the white metal parts in this kit more likely use metals like tin and antimony.
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