Alco C636 in progress pictures

Here are some shots of my SP&S Alco C636 in progress. I'm using an undecorated C-630 as a starting point. I'm still not sure how I'm going to do the HI-AD trucks. I may just add some plastic shapes to the existing ones to get it close.

 

Looks good. That type of kitbashing is my favorite thing to do.

Do you have a prototype picture?

For the Hi Ad trucks, I agree that styrene modification on another type of truck is the easiest. I need to pay more attention to this type of detail as my trucks are often an after thought of the model process.

 

Hi Flash:

I'm using several pictures. I'm basically building a "generic" unit". I'm still contemplating leaving the stock truck sideframes on there, but I'll probably modify them somewhat, I just haven't figured out how yet.

 

I'm thinking 333 or 340, I'm not sure. I like the triple 3 though.

 

Hi Boxcab:

I just like like that particular number, it's seems a little unique. I wish I could have seen these when they were in action, but I missed out. They must have been something in action.

 

Yeah, you are probably right. Unfortunately there haven't been too many releases lately that have tempted me. Most of the stuff is out of my 65-79 era. It's still kind of fun to beat them to the punch

 

Here's a real one:


http://www.trainweb.org/mcnwr/sps.html

Good luck with the project!

 

Hey, can you do an HO version as well then?

These were seriously imposing and impressive machines (one of my favourites, easily), and the model is looking impressive already.

Ref the truck sideframe, I always thought that these looked like the trucks from the C30-7 and similar except with a piece overlaid on the outside? Do Atlas do a sideframe for them that you could swap in to provide a basis?

[ 11. January 2005, 15:24: Message edited by: Martyn Read ]

 

Dofasco sideframe set for 6 axle locomotives. The highly detailed sideframes are one piece main castings with user applied prototype specific add on parts, including covered or exposed bearings. Complete with detailed instructions, illustrations and pre coloured parts. You can use this to convert Stewart and AHM Big alcos. A-DOF (HO Scale) $12.00 COMING SOON N SCALE FOR ATLAS BIG ALCOS Not currently available, being redone into complete 3D castings

http://pmimodels.netfirms.com/mrrp.html

Hope this helps

 

I thought by now Atlas would have announced the C636 model.

No doubt.... as soon as someone kitbashes one... the manufacturer will announce their model... usually with the same road number the modeler used too.

Any other application for Hi-Ad C-C trucks besides the C636? If the only use for them is the C636 then... maybe it is a part so unique that Atlas might not make the model.... NAHHH! Atlas will make it and many will buy.

EDIT: Oh my... how rude of me.
Bill, I apologize, I forgot to mention that I like your C636; and, whether or not you make the Hi Ad trucks, the SP&S paint scheme will make it a real winner too.

[ 11. January 2005, 17:11: Message edited by: Calzephyr ]

 

Looking at N&Ws picture, the truck mod is going to be interesting. Looks like you need those two big springs and a piece of styrene. Use those MT coupler springs. I probably have some spares in my carpet somewhere!

I am not sure where to start, but I would prefer the original side frames because they work on the engine as is. Maybe like Martyn R says, you could use the C30-7 sideframe. I would make sure it works, first. Admittedly, I have not exchanged many trucks (bogies) between engines.

Really nice looking engine. I use my Atlas C630/628s for switching. Smooth, smooth, smooth!

 

Looks good. I almost changed my era and location so I could run these along the Columbia River. I am sure as soon as you are done Atlas will announce one though.

 

Yeah, Tony that's pretty much a gimme.

 

True. I guess the reason there is no U30B in N scale is that I have not bothered to kitbash one, thinking one was "just around the bend" . . .

 

Here are a few pictures of the main shell painted. I need to do a little touch up on it.