3rd Rail CB&Q E9 upgrades

Gorgeous, except for the matresses stuffed between trucks and carbody.

You are right, it's a wonderful model!

Thanks for sharing!

jpv in France

Thanks, guys! Loksound L and 1.5 v miniatronics bulbs everywhere ala Key

Ok am I missing something here? What was wrong with the pilot, the fuel tank/air tanks and the non dynamic brake section?

Just going for the original appearance. Added PD grabs, painted fuel tank and skirts partly black and removed the air hoses from the pilot. Also added steam line, brake lines and coupler cut bar.

I admire guys like Santiago.  I get all assembled less handrails, steps, horns, couplers, and often paint, and proceed to the next project.  Somebody will have a whole bunch of cast bronze locomotives to finish in about 15 years.

One of the things I always found interesting was while the fuel tanks and the lower 1/2 of the skirts were painted black, the ends of the fuel tanks were painted silver.

Rusty

Santiago,

How easy (or difficult) was it to remove the air hoses from the pilot?

RTR Mark

Mark, they are soldered brass pieces, so it was easy simply apply heat and remove. Be ready to cover the holes and repaint after. 

No pictures of the feline supervisor watching and approving your work Santiago?

My girl!!!!

Santiago, beautiful work keep it up you're an inspiration to us all !!

I like the cat.

Yves

Do all Colombian cats wear starfish sweaters? More tolerant of the trains than my dogs?

Nice work on the trains. One day i will have time for my own projects and upgrades

bob2 posted:

I admire guys like Santiago.  I get all assembled less handrails, steps, horns, couplers, and often paint, and proceed to the next project.  Somebody will have a whole bunch of cast bronze locomotives to finish in about 15 years.

I appreciate the kind words Bob, the feeling is mutual.

Dave Funk posted:

Santiago, beautiful work keep it up you're an inspiration to us all !!

Many thanks, sir!

Matt Makens posted:

Do all Colombian cats wear starfish sweaters? More tolerant of the trains than my dogs?

She has an educated eye!

Almost there

awesome job Santiago......unfortunately, Im just like Bob2, a little bit of work, and Im off to the next project!...someday when I grow up, I hope to be just like you...…..and see one to completion!.....absolutely stunning detail! 

thanks guys! I love it too! Setting the parameters for the decoder was a bit technical, but it was well worth it. 

Now I need to finish this bad boy 

There are some true artists in this hobby and you are one of them.  Great work SANTIAGOP23

Thank you Gary, I'm humbled by your words

I read every post of yours and are amazed of the work you accomplish. The CB&Q E9 is just outstanding.

Dave

Thank you, Dave!

I'm like you, Santiago, the inspector is never far away...............

jpv in France

Awwww... They have the highest standards! 

We are so blessed with our hobby and our furry babies 

I have always loved the CB&Q E and F units, your work is outstanding and brings the 50's and 60's Burlington back to life. Nice job!

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