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TOPIC: Modern D-8 Camelback Build

Modern D-8 Camelback Build 8 years 2 months ago #5037

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A lot done and not much to show. Some test running was done to find running gear tweaks as needed. Then rivets went on, easily a few hours work but far faster then individually punching them.






Then final detailing started, I tend to start with the tender since there is not much to finish it.




Then the engineer's side was started and that all the further I got this week.


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Modern D-8 Camelback Build 8 years 2 months ago #5047

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The rest of the detailing moved along through the week.



Painting started last night and the project wrapped up today. Decals are from some champ sets I cam across at a show.

Pre-weathered



Ready for service.




And the video of it in action.
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Modern D-8 Camelback Build 8 years 2 months ago #5051

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Once again Casey, Excellent!
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Modern D-8 Camelback Build 8 years 2 months ago #5054

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This entire fleet is beyond awesome.
To call this a "kitbash" is a gross misrepresentation......
Nothing less than pure scratchbuilt is totally justified.
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Modern D-8 Camelback Build 8 years 2 months ago #5057

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Thanks guys!
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Modern D-8 Camelback Build 8 years 2 months ago #5058

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Casey, you're models are outstanding! I agree with Rob that these locomotives are way beyond kitbashed and are more complex and detailed than many "scratchbuilt" models I've seen...and yet they would not count as "scratchbuilt" if being submitted for an NMRA MMR award, at least as I understand the current rules. I hope those rules are being reviewed. Casey, you are really a master modeler.--Dave
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