Rivarossi C-Liner Detailed Rebuild; a fresh start

Day 1...

To prevent breakage of any parts, like the steps, I'm trying something different and mounting the shell to something a little more sturdy.

The pilot is gone, and something new is the seam for the front valence above the windscreen, where the horns sit behind.

The usual... the fan tops have been trimmed, the steam generator details have been shaved and the molded-in lift rings are cut off, as well as the existing FM exhaust stack.

Thanks,

- Mario. 

Day 2...

started removing the unwanted cast-in details. 

Thanks!

- Mario

Good luck on this one Mario.

Ron

Thanks, Ron!

BTW... this answers the question about the EMD exhaust stack location.

With the prime mover in the same location on the CPA-20-5 and the CFA-20-4, I'm going with the replacement EMD 567 would be in the same location. 

FYI... the Central did not replace the 1600 HP FM Diesel engines, just the 2000. 

Thanks!

-Mario

Some recent pictures...

Valence mock up: 

Looks great so far.

Thanks...

It's going on the shelf for a while. It's just causing a struggle... one step forward, two back. 

Have you gotten a chance to work on the C liner?  Haven't been able to get hold of you, wondered how it was going.

Mario,

Just took notice that engine in the photo does NOT have the circular fan? housing up front behind the horns!

Simon

Simon Winter posted:

Mario,

Just took notice that engine in the photo does NOT have the circular fan? housing up front behind the horns!

Simon

You betcha! You have an eagle eye.

the 4500-series unit’s were CPA-class and didn’t have dynamic brakes. I believe there was extra water storage there instead. 

Thanks!

mario

Great project.  Your work inspires the kitbasher in me.  Hope to see you progress.

CentralFan1976 posted:

Simon Winter posted:

Mario,

Just took notice that engine in the photo does NOT have the circular fan? housing up front behind the horns!

Simon

You betcha! You have an eagle eye.

the 4500-series unit’s were CPA-class and didn’t have dynamic brakes. I believe there was extra water storage there instead. 

Thanks!

mario

Mario,

Thanks! Couldn't see those 3 wheel trucks in the first photo! Good luck with the project!

Simon