Yea, when you told me this one was a regular at Richmond.....I had to do it! Now, if my EBay won frame would hurry and get here I could finish it off!
Today the EBay won frame arrived and I got the body mounted. Tomorrow I will change the couplers and add the cut levers and air hoses. Change the trucks and put LP wheels on it and it will be complete.
Jerry; Awesome tutorial, even if one doesn't model Santa Fe, this can help one build other cabooses. Love the last photo, can't wait to see a photo of them on your layout. Polski
Yes, that would be awesome Bob....and save me alot of work! Is that how the N Scale model kits are going to look?
Bob, How do we go about ordering one of these? What will it set us back? Superb craftmanship! If this doesn't work I'm going to have to knock on Jerry's door with an offer to buy his CE-1, CE-2 or anything close to a correctly detailed ATSF Crummy! Ahh,...Jerry.... I didn't mean your work was crummy. Grin! In my not so humble opinion your detail work is exceptional. The caboose's turned out nice. Have fun!
I Don't want to hijack your tread Jerry, just wanted to confirm I got the class right. The image is a Challenger HO (MUCHO $$$) which I bought to go with the drawings I have of the Ce-1. The Challenger is the closest to the prototype in HO. I am finishing up the SP C40-3 using the same plan source and a Challenger model to fill in the detail blanks that are not obvious on the plans. This is proving to be a good method with not having a prototype available for measurements and pics. Watch for the SP soon and I will post a pic with the two (HO & N) side-by-side so you could compare. That will give you a feeling for the detail on the Ce-1 and other cabooses.
I am really looking foorward to seeing the finished kits Bob! The only thing I would change is I would eliminate the first window, and only use two on the one side. There were only a few that had three windows on the sides. The rest had the two on one side, one on the other configuration. Other then that....I can't wait!!
Here is some examples of the details. The centerbeam and ribs mated to the bottom floor. Oval slots are for the brake rigging and levers. Some of the caboose structures. Notice the sides. They are two pieces consisting of a full .010 piece and a half etched "skin" with raised rivets, panels and multi-layered details. Once folded together, the layers become evident. The yellow is the full back with etched lines (purple) to create window details. The read lines and dots are raised details on the skin. The white bars are full metal creating the bars over the windows. Hope that demos what will be coming.
Hurrumph! An HO model. I will be looking forward to the detail parts. Keep us advised as to availability. .
OK, I just finished the SP caboose artwork and layout. First guesstimates look to be around $39 to $46.50 for a prototypical caboose kit. This price has been adjusted to allow for the margins that new dealers will want. .
Tonight I added the generator pulleys to the first ATSF Caboose I did. This is from Trainworks, included with their caboose kits. Will paint after it sets up.
Jerry, Your detail work amazes me. Looking mighty fine. So, you ready to do one for me? Grin. You take care of yourself. Bob, Thanks for the info and pricing. I will be looking for one of your detail kits...soon! Let us know where to look for the first run. .
Thanks Rick! Before too long I think we will all be able to make some great looking ATSF Cabooses using Bobs kit. Knowing what it takes to put the ones I have together, I think his price range is a great deal. I know I am looking forward to them.
I feel the same. At least most of you got a chance to observe the Santa Fe. I was too busy hanging out with friends instead of watching trains with my family. When I relized I was a huge SF fan, it was too late. Now everyday I feel like I have a ton of regret on my shoulders. That's why we model the SF, to remember. Your doing the SF justice with your work.
