05-13-2013, 05:43 PM
The Get Off Your Duff Challenge has got me modeling with some renewed vigor. I really like the classic lines of the early RS series from Alco and have decided to add a few to my roster. At this time I have a CNJ RS-1 and RSD-4 in the works along with a DL&W RS-3.
I have removed some of the paint and sanded off some of the unwanted details from the shells.
The RS-3 and D-4 have an extra box on the walkway mounted on the fireman's side, if your running them long hood forward (the only proper way to run an Alco). I do not know what this box was for, but all of my prototype shots show it. This detail is not on the model so I had to make it.
I built a master from some scrap plastic and a leftover part that looked like a battery box door. I then cast a few of them to use on the model.
I mixed a little extra resin and casted a few more Camelback parts just in case 
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The RS-3 and D-4 have an extra box on the walkway mounted on the fireman's side, if your running them long hood forward (the only proper way to run an Alco). I do not know what this box was for, but all of my prototype shots show it. This detail is not on the model so I had to make it.
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My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew