Talking T Gauge The Original Forum Dedicated to the World's Smallest Model Railroad Scale    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  RDC Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5  Next          Talking T Gauge Forum Index -> Modeling in T View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Chris333 Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 74 Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:35 pm    Post subject: I ran both of the power cars back-n-forth for a few seconds with a regular MRC power pack turned way down. Not long enough to know if they are good runners or not so I need to get working on a proper controller. I sort of outlined the whole etching process here: http://picasaweb.google.com/ErieChris333/Etching Maybe I can make some extras... Back to top Chris333 Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 74 Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:40 pm    Post subject: RDC3 done. The coupler between them will probably end up just being wires. Back to top David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:27 am    Post subject: Chris, a stirling job, and those steps on the 3 look just fine. I hope that I'll be able to do as well, because that's just what I hope to see running on my layout... someday... And I too plan to MU them permanetly, with jumpers between them to enhance performance. I think these shorties actually look better than they would have full length because of the trucks. Since the T Gauge trucks are shorter than the RDC trucks, they now look more properly proportioned than they would have on a stretched unit. _________________ —David http://www.t-gauge.net/ http://1-450.blogspot.com/ Back to top TBA Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 120 Location: Massachusetts Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:57 am    Post subject: Great looking pair. I wonder if it's possible to modify the truck sideframes by shaving off the bolster suspension detail and adding etched-brass drop equalizers. I have a hunch you may have trouble keeping them glued on though. Back to top Chris333 Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 74 Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:03 am    Post subject: TBA, Truck over lays are in the works. They might end up looking more RDCish, but are a much shorter wheelbase. I did do a sideframe etching, we will see how that works out. David, I know what you mean about the length. The reason I never bought a N scale RDC was I thought they were too long for my curves. I guess now I have picked the New Haven for a road name. I figure that black lettering down the side would be impossible and the NH logos on the end would be hard as well. So I will just paint the ends while with a red stripe like this: http://www.danbury.org/drm/images/rdc47-1.jpg Here is a set: http://www.bcoolidge.com/NH%20Pix/RDC%20Train%20approaching%20South%20Station%20Draw%207_3_67edited.jpg Last edited by Chris333 on Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:38 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top TBA Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 120 Location: Massachusetts Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:54 am    Post subject: Funny you should mention the New Haven. I'd always been fascinated by these wierd RDCs: "Roger Williams" train set, built for the New Haven. Differs considerably from standard RDCs. From: http://www.bcoolidge.com/Trains%20Amtrak%2071-75%20Page.htm Back to top Chris333 Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 74 Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:37 am    Post subject: A face only a mother could love... Back to top David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:54 am    Post subject: Chris333 wrote: A face only a mother could love... Seriously. _________________ —David http://www.t-gauge.net/ http://1-450.blogspot.com/ Back to top B 67 Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 277 Location: Stratford, Australia Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:36 am    Post subject: Those RDCs are looking very nice. Don't ruin them by adding the NH 'streamline' cab. _________________ Darren, Stratford, Australia. Back to top David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:23 pm    Post subject: B 67 wrote: Those RDCs are looking very nice. Don't ruin them by adding the NH 'streamline' cab. Wouldn't dream of it. _________________ —David http://www.t-gauge.net/ http://1-450.blogspot.com/ Back to top Skibbe Joined: 05 Sep 2008 Posts: 11 Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:44 pm    Post subject: Chris333 wrote: TBA, Here is a set: http://www.bcoolidge.com/NH%20Pix/RDC%20Train%20approaching%20South%20Station%20Draw%207_3_67edited.jpg Did you notice the shortened RDC in the background? _________________ Mike Skibbe Back to top David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:22 pm    Post subject: Chris333 wrote: David, I know what you mean about the length. The reason I never bought a N scale RDC was I thought they were too long for my curves. Yes, I bought a Kato CNJ RDC, and promptly re-sold it for exactly the same reason. Chris333 wrote: ...the NH logos on the end would be hard as well... Those look big enough to possibly render. I hope Robert Ray checks in--he does mighty fine lettering on his ALPS. I could see it being rendered in red, with the logo being transparent, so you wouldn't have to paint the stripes. Skibbe wrote: Chris333 wrote: TBA, Here is a set: http://www.bcoolidge.com/NH%20Pix/RDC%20Train%20approaching%20South%20Station%20Draw%207_3_67edited.jpg Did you notice the shortened RDC in the background? That looks like it might be one of those rare RDC4s, built for RPO/baggage only (although some were converted to haul passengers). Only 72-73 feet long, IIRC. _________________ —David http://www.t-gauge.net/ http://1-450.blogspot.com/ Back to top Chris333 Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 74 Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:23 pm    Post subject: Yeah I think that is a RDC4 in the back ground. I should have modeled one, but they weren't that plentiful in real life. I picked a RDC3 just because I thought they looked cooler than a RDC2. The RDC1 was a "must-do". I also notice the roof vents in the baggage section of the RDC3. I modeled those with Grandt Line rivets. And a small section of square styrene was inserted into a drilled hole to model the boxy loud speaker type horns at each end. Back to top Toni Babelony Joined: 21 Oct 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Bonn, Germany Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:33 pm    Post subject: Am I the only one who likes the Roger Williams' face? The RDCs look really stunning! I can't wait to see them finished and in action. P.s. so that's how etching works! Maybe I can ask some acquaintances in the Netherlands who are professional etchers to etch a project. Doesn't look that difficult, but you have to have the equipment to do it... _________________ Tree Gauge? Three Gauge? Tea Gauge? Let´s just T this place up! Back to top Chris333 Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 74 Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:01 pm    Post subject: Toni, I use autoCAD for the etching artwork, if your friends can use my CAD drawings let me know and I will e-mail them to you. 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