Diesel bash based on one built by MickT

Jeff Schumaker · August 12, 2016, 15:47

I have also built cab steps out of 60 thou styrene angle.

Jeff S.

Jeff Schumaker · August 14, 2016, 21:03

The Bachmann conversion is almost complete. I've added the steps and couplers. Still to be added are a bell, horn, exhaust, and handrails.

Jeff S.

Jeff Schumaker · August 14, 2016, 21:04

A couple more photos.

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Jeff Schumaker · August 20, 2016, 18:00

I have added and exhaust and horns to the Bachmann conversion. The horns came from an old AHM Minitrains Plymouth that I have. I need to add a bell and some handrails, which will finish this build.

Jeff S.

Jeff Schumaker · August 21, 2016, 14:28

A fellow 009 member, who lives in the same state as I do, has been loaning his back issues of the 009 News, so I can scan them. Going through the Sept. 2006 issue, I came across Mick Thornton's article on his two diesels. There, I found a photo of Dean, the diesel that inspired my conversion. Thanks again, Mick.

Jeff S.

MickT · August 21, 2016, 17:08

It's a pleasure Jeff. I am very impressed with what you are creating here and quite humbled that my quite primitive Bachmann-bash - "sort of reminiscent" of a Hibberd in a squashed and compressed style something like Upnor Castle on the Festiniog has been your inspiration!

Mick

Jeff Schumaker · August 22, 2016, 15:07

I have added handrails, door handles, and a bell. The bell is under the deck and comes from a GE boxcab kit. The cab is still loose. I need to tweak the rear light connections to get it to work more consistently. For all purposes, this conversion is finished. I will be concentrating on finishing the Lima conversion, now.

Jeff S.

Jeff Schumaker · August 23, 2016, 19:36

A belated thanks to MickT for the kind words regarding my work. I consider myself a "muddler", rather than a modeler. I muddle through a project until it's completed to my satisfaction.

Jeff S.

Jeff Schumaker · September 01, 2016, 15:09

Some progress on the Lima conversion - I've added louver decals.

Jeff S.

Jeff Schumaker · September 14, 2016, 01:57

Back from the National Narrow Gauge Convention in Augusta, Maine. I hope to get back to work on the Lima conversion tomorrow.

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Jeff Schumaker · September 16, 2016, 01:14

Still some loose convention ends to tie up, so the conversion restart has been delayed. But, it will continue.

Jeff S.

Jeff Schumaker · September 17, 2016, 17:45

Finally, some progress and new photos. I've begun painting the body.

Jeff S.