Kato U33C Conversion

Bruce Archer Dec 28, 2023

  1. Bruce Archer

    Bruce Archer TrainBoard Member

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    Hi All!
    Here is my latest D&H redo. It represents U33C 754. It was made from the Kato U30C and the radiator from a Bachmann U36B. The entire model needed to be repainted as Kato does a very poor job matching the grey in the plastic trucks and walkways and the paint on the body. A Sunrise Enterprises (now gone, too bad as they made nice detail parts) nose headlight mount was added, Polly Scale paints were used( D&H Grey and D&H Avon Blue) along with Microscale decals
    Unfortunately the Kato U30C is the wrong phase for both the U30C and U33C, and I just did not feel like modifying the radiator area of the model.
    Any questions...ask.

    Bruce
     

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  2. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    If you don't tell folks the phase is wrong, I wont! Your secret is safe with me. And nice work on grafting the B-man radiator to the Kato!
     
  3. country joe

    country joe TrainBoard Member

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    You did a great job on this engine, Bruce. It looks really good to me.
     
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  4. DeaconKC

    DeaconKC TrainBoard Member

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    That is really sharp!
     
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  5. Eagle2

    Eagle2 Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Nice job, and I hope you don't mind a painting idea - apply a wash to the radiator grills or paint them black and then drybrush the body color on the high points. Gives it that deep/open appearance.
     

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