I just got done checking my Atlas engines for cracking, luckly I have only one with this problem. I am four out of four for excessive lubercation. Does anyone have any tips on how to keep the paint from cracking more then it already has? So far you can just see hairline ripples in the paint, nothing has chipped or chunked off yet. At this point, I am never going to buy an Atlas engine again!!!!!
Hello sk, Welcome to Trainboard Don't give up on Atlas, their stuff is getting better and better, especially in the detailing. With all the talk about cracking paint, I would guess they would want to correct that for future models Which of your locomotives has the problem? For stopping further cracking of the paint, I would guess that a coat of clear finish (dullcote or similar) would help seal it. Have you noticed any excess lubricant seeping onto the shell? This has been a problem with our SD60M's which seems to be attacking the paint. Dissassembly and clean up were required. These models need VERY little lubricant, and it is strange that Atlas applied so much that it leaks out. ------------------ Alan Curtis. Moderator. Member #12 The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.alancurtismodels.com Andersley Western Railroad Alan's American Gallery
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Alan: We only have one SD35 on the roster, and it's paint is perfect <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> <font color="336633">unless i decide to repaint it into CLLX </font> ------------------ Matthew wheres all the C636's???? stickymonk.com Matts Photo gallery TrainBoard member #257
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SknarfWl: I just got done checking my Atlas engines for cracking, luckly I have only one with this problem. I am four out of four for excessive lubercation. Does anyone have any tips on how to keep the paint from cracking more then it already has? So far you can just see hairline ripples in the paint, nothing has chipped or chunked off yet. At this point, I am never going to buy an Atlas engine again!!!!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I agree will you 100% on never buying an Atlas engine. If the B23-7s are like this then Atlas will be losing me as a customer. When you find cracks in the paint spray the it will Dullcote. Make sure all the excess oil is off before you spray it. DO NOT bend any parts with cracks. It will make it worse. The paint shatters like glass if you bend it. I sent my shells with the cracked paint back to Atlas for them to fix it after talking to Paul Graf(head of product development at Atlas). To get rid of excess lube, remove all excess lube with a cotton swab and then let all the parts sit for a couple of days in the air to dry any film remaining from the lube.
Geez guys,I have over 40 ATLAS locos 12 of which are SD-60s.Not a sign of cracking paint on any of them. Are you sure your just not in a mood to trash somebody? ------------------ Catt!#118 - Moderator and A freelancer to the end
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Catt: Geez guys,I have over 40 ATLAS locos 12 of which are SD-60s.Not a sign of cracking paint on any of them. Are you sure your just not in a mood to trash somebody? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I guarantee that you have overlubrication. Take the shell off them and put them in the light and see if you can see a shine from excess lube. I have 20+ Atlas(china) locos and most all of them have overlubrication to a certain degree. Ever since Kato quit making locos for Atlas, Atlas locos turned to sh!t. My GP7/9s had bent endrails and ran loudly. My CNW gp7 didn't even run when i bought it new. I had to shim the frame haves before it picked up electrical contact with the motor.
Can anyone post a picture of a "cracked" Atlas engine. I'm just curious to see what it looke like. Jean-Louis Simonet (simonet@club-internet.fr) visit traiN'ternet : http://www.trainternet.org/
I checked my Atlas SD-60's and all other of my Atlas Locos and found no paint problems. I wish I had more SD-60's for the RR. Art
Scott,why didn't you return it them to ATLAS? That's what warranties are for you know.ATLAS is very good at honoring the warranty on their product. By the way I'm sure you've noticed how well the KATO units run since the ATLAS?KATO collabaration? ------------------ Catt!#118 - Moderator and A freelancer to the end
i called atlas about my cracking paint on the oakway sd60's and the man there said that he would send me shells right away.i'll let you all know when they get here and if they are in the same condition as the last ones. ------------------ anyone need a car call ed pinkley,home of the pinkley taurus.
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ed Pinkley#2: i called atlas about my cracking paint on the oakway sd60's and the man there said that he would send me shells right away.i'll let you all know when they get here and if they are in the same condition as the last ones. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Can ya call them and ask for 2 for me as well.. IM in Aussie!!! or give me the number? ------------------ CK& Bird Butt Railroad - Its a coal mining region of a place far far away, that shares rails with SP, NS... Era: Time stands still round these parts, and we have everything from Steam, to Diesels...
after seeing your posts i have inspected my atlas engines... havent found any cracking..... on any of the models...
People the number to call is on the ATLAS website and it's a freebie. Try this number it's from the ATLAS site 1(800)872-2521 ------------------ Catt!#118 - A freelancer to the end [This message has been edited by Catt (edited 26 December 2000).]
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Catt: Scott,why didn't you return it them to ATLAS? That's what warranties are for you know.ATLAS is very good at honoring the warranty on their product. By the way I'm sure you've noticed how well the KATO units run since the ATLAS?KATO collabaration? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> If you would have read one of my previous posts you will have noticed that I said I sent my shells back to Atlas after contacting Paul Graf. In fact you posted a message right after this post.
Just got an e-mail from Paul Graf at Atlas, they are going to replace my shell. Hopefully, everyone else who has had this problem will be taken care of too........
a huge thanks to the people at atlas.i got my sd60 shells today.they sent me 4 oakway and 1 bnsf sd60m.they have replaced all of my cracked shells.hope you all have as much luck as i did. ------------------ anyone need a car call ed pinkley,home of the pinkley taurus.
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ed Pinkley#2: a huge thanks to the people at atlas.i got my sd60 shells today.they sent me 4 oakway and 1 bnsf sd60m.they have replaced all of my cracked shells.hope you all have as much luck as i did. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Thats great Ed! At least they live up to their word! Did you pay for these shells? Or did they send them free of charge because of warrenty or something? ------------------ Craig Martyn Best Looking Models Around Custom detailing AND N scale detail parts. BLMA N Scale Detail Parts BLMAinfo@aol.com
they sent them free of charge,and they even paid shipping.like i said a huge thenks to them.i had told the guy at atlas that i fond the hipping when i was going to renumber two of my oakway engines.i told him i had to strip the factory number off first and when i tried to seperate the cab from the shell the paint cracked off of the entire nose.he said that they have had reports of this and he would send me new shells.he then added that he would send two numbered and two unnumbered so i didn't have to strip them.they also sent a bnsf sd60m shell also. they were nothing but nice the entire time and that makes me buy more atlas stuff.great customer service. ------------------ anyone need a car call ed pinkley,home of the pinkley taurus.
Just recieved my new shells today. Atlas came through great. Not only did they send a replacement UP walkway/sidesill and an Oakway shell they sent the complete shell, walkway, and handrail for both of the 2 SD60s.
