I did the conversion with Mario's (CentralFan1976) 3D printed pads (from Shapeways) on a Lionel Fantasy PS-1 (just in case I screwed up). I reused the Lionel trucks, added spacers, Intermountain 33" wheels, and Kadees and it turned out pretty good. It was a really quick conversion using Mario's mounting pad. Now I'll start on my other PS-1s.
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Great job. I was hoping you would show us how to get rid of the ' L ' logo on the side as well. 
Great job. I was hoping you would show us how to get rid of the ' L ' logo on the side as well.
I'm working on that J Daddy.
I have some thoughts...
These are really good cars, but I maintain that without re- doing the center sill and bolster area they are not really scale models. I restored my underframe with wood, but I bet plastic could be made to look even better in that area.
Great job. I was hoping you would show us how to get rid of the ' L ' logo on the side as well.
I'm working on that J Daddy.
I have some thoughts...
A sanding stick with 1000-grit wet/dry (wet) should get it off with minimal damage to the paint. A little weathering will cover up the difference.
A pencil eraser with Solvaset will work too. I have used Matt's method too with Solvaset.
These are really good cars, but I maintain that without re- doing the center sill and bolster area they are not really scale models. I restored my underframe with wood, but I bet plastic could be made to look even better in that area.
I understand what you mean and if that bothers you then you would probably want to address it.
I tend to take a "good enough" approach. If it doesn't jump out at me and drive me nuts I will let it go. I have a stack of 3R engines/cars to get through before I even start on the layout that will eventually fill my 35x16 space. I can't afford to get dragged into detail projects that don't really provide a big return on the amount of time invested. I'm more concerned with having a nice overall layout when I'm done than I am concerned with replacing a bolster on a cheap Lionel car. I guess you could say that I am painting with a broad brush at this time.
That's really great. I have a bunch off kadee pads on order from Mario. He wasn't sure if the pads would work on the box cars besides the reefers.
That's really great. I have a bunch off kadee pads on order from Mario. He wasn't sure if the pads would work on the box cars besides the reefers.
They work great on the PS-1. Just center it over the two ribs, flush with the end of the car. Then I used a hand drill to drill one hole, tap that hole, and screw in a 2-56 screw. Repeat for the other hole, install coupler and you're done. No shims required.
That's really great. I have a bunch off kadee pads on order from Mario. He wasn't sure if the pads would work on the box cars besides the reefers.
Yours are done... and will ship soon!
The PS-1 will fit them, the Round Top Box Cars and Scale Stock Cars... Also have a design for the single rib Steel Reefers...
Install here:
Thanks,
Mario
That's really great. I have a bunch off kadee pads on order from Mario. He wasn't sure if the pads would work on the box cars besides the reefers.
They work great on the PS-1. Just center it over the two ribs, flush with the end of the car. Then I used a hand drill to drill one hole, tap that hole, and screw in a 2-56 screw. Repeat for the other hole, install coupler and you're done. No shims required.
PS-1 install:
Thanks,
Mario
That's really great. I have a bunch off kadee pads on order from Mario. He wasn't sure if the pads would work on the box cars besides the reefers.
Yours are done... and will ship soon!
The PS-1 will fit them, the Round Top Box Cars and Scale Stock Cars... Also have a design for the single rib Steel Reefers...
Install here:
Thanks,
Mario
That's great. I am going to need more and the GP35 ones too. Its time to start converting my engines.
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