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Post by URR566 on Sept 26, 2012 16:30:16 GMT -5
For now, no new updates. I was originally going to paint the A units but decided against it since I didn't have chassis for them. The chassis are the biggest problem with getting these done, I had located two but they were acquired by someone else.
While these were sitting around waiting, I was able to work on and complete another Bessemer diesel. I should be able to get photos of that loco online by tomorrow.
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Post by URR566 on Jan 12, 2013 20:13:38 GMT -5
Finally an update on these locomotives. I found a pair of chassis for the A units. They are Athearn super power chassis, they came with shells which I will save for doing two more Bessemer F7's some time in the future. Both 727A and 728 are now painted orange, will post photos of them in the next few days once they are decaled. Once that happens, then I can weather them and they should be done.
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Post by BleBob on Feb 16, 2013 19:41:20 GMT -5
URR,
any updates?
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Post by URR566 on Feb 18, 2013 8:11:07 GMT -5
Sorry for the delay... This is where I'm at right now, the 727A is painted and decaled. I need to do a bit of touch up work on the black, but not much. Sister 728 is solid orange, it was too cold outside to finish the black paint on it. I should be able to finish the black when I get a warmer day. Prior to painting both A units, I went back and installed some extra grab irons- the two on either side of the nose door, and the two found just above the pilot, on the nose. Attachments:
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Post by URR566 on Feb 18, 2013 8:13:10 GMT -5
The numbering font turned out nice, its not EXACT, but close enough for me. Attachments:
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Post by BleBob on Feb 20, 2013 19:03:38 GMT -5
looking good,
Cant wait to see them in action..
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Post by LeRoy on Mar 17, 2013 23:58:49 GMT -5
I grew up with B&LE 727 & 728 parked for the night visible from my bedroom window. This brings back memories.
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Post by URR566 on May 5, 2013 14:13:20 GMT -5
First off let me start off by saying that I am sorry for how long it has taken for me to complete these three locomotives. I never intended for this to last over a year. I just took this photo of all three painted units together. This will be the last photographic update until they are finished. All that's left for me to do is add a few small detail parts and weather them. Attachments:
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Post by BleBob on May 5, 2013 21:12:18 GMT -5
Great to see all three, keep up the great work.
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Post by mikeenssle on Feb 13, 2014 22:53:14 GMT -5
Hey URR would u be willing to do some work on some F units for me? I have a ABA set that i got on ebay years ago and the paint is bad logos are crap. just curious give me a price and drop me a line mike_enssle1@yahoo.com Thank you!!
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Post by URR566 on Feb 14, 2014 6:25:05 GMT -5
Mike, I sent you a private message here instead of an email, hope you don't mind.
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Post by mikeenssle on Feb 14, 2014 19:34:02 GMT -5
Nope not at all thanks for the response.
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Post by mikeenssle on Feb 14, 2014 20:42:59 GMT -5
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