Matt Makens posted:Those two comparisons are not the same photo.
Matt,
Pull your head out of the sand!
Here is another photo from a slightly different angle. More than likely, all three images were made on the same day.
Here are some new at the factory B&W photos. In the first picture the trucks aren't the same shade as the glossy black car body. Perhaps they are a gray/black.
In this picture the trucks look black.
In service color photos:
Trucks look black to me.
Ken
Jim, if I were Scott, I wouldn’t want your help if it includes publicly berating any perceived mistakes made especially since you didn’t even buy a model.
They're still not the same photograph
If Scott ever made a set of PRR E2bs:
I would not care if the trucks came pink with lavendar journal covers.
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Matt Makens posted:Jim, if I were Scott, I wouldn’t want your help if it includes publiclybarading any perceived mistakes made especially since you didn’t even buy a model.
They're still not the same photograph
Did you mean "berating"?
Because, if you did, I didn't berate anything pal!
I simply provided information that I think clearly shows the "as built" units to have what I perceive as trucks that are not a conspicuous "gray".
Oh! And, BTW, you are not Scott!
I’m not your pal Jim, the least you can do is be respectful of other people
Down boys... Down...
I think the answer is a dull coat, very dark / almost black gray paint. That's what I will tell them to do.
Jim and Matt, both of you help me tremendously over the years. Put your swords down, we are on the same team.
Scott
Agreed, I don’t come here to fight.
sdmann posted:Hmm... That picture does looked touched up. But why would they touch up the trucks to look more grey if that isn't what they were originally? I see many other pictures of the trucks looking grey, albeit grimmy grey.
Perhaps we should darken the grey / half way between grey and black.
Scott
I would bet it's for visibility in the marketing image, if they are indeed lightened.
The container with the VGN EL-2b and Silver Meteor Cars arrives.
There are 5 sets of 3R VGN EL-2b left. Click HERE to buy one.
There are sets in 2 Rail available from American Scale Models (Bill Davis). His email is on the same web page.
The Silver Meteor cars should be sold out, but if you want to get on stand by you may HERE.
UPS Tags for VGN will be generated today, shipping them on Friday.
UPS Tags for Silver Meteor cars will start Monday - Friday next week as each order has to be packed separately. Lots of warehouse fun at 30-40 degrees.
To all those that ordered and put their money up, THANK YOU. You make these special projects happen.
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Thanks Scott for making this happen and all the long plane rides.
Looks as if Valentines will be a lot better for trains than Christmas turned out to be.
How about starting at the bottom of the alphabet. I had a teacher who did that once to help us way down the list folks. Then we might get the Silver Meteor and EL2-B before Valentines Day. 😊
Just got my UPS delivery notice in the email. Can't wait to get this one!
Rolland
I'm on the east coast so I've just got to keep my traction motors cool until mine arrives.
Any change for a set of EL-3A jackshafts? A plastic (cheaper than brass) battleship gon with 6 wheel trucks and multiple numbers?
PLEASE
Gray Lackey
Things have gotten quiet, anyone further west than the Appalachia's gotten their engines or was the entire run shipped to the east coast, all to VA and WVA?, I do know of two going to NC. Mine is supposed to be in 2-14, anyone want to guess the first thing that happens when I get home from work?
Scott;
Something is not right with the UPS notice I received. According to the UPS website info the label was created on the 7th but the package has not yet been delivered to UPS for shipment. The engine has not arrived here in Az. Does not seem right if it was shipped from California on Friday........
Rolland
Mine is showing the same. I really didn't think anything of it, now I'm concerned. I called 3rd rail and asked him to update the forum so all can know what's going on. Anyone else gotten or not gotten theirs.?
Thanks
GRay
Going from past experience with 3rd Rail shipments, the labels are printed in advance of the actual shipment. The amount of time that passes between when the label is printed and when UPS actually receives a box to deliver to the customer varies depending upon how busy they are at 3rd Rail. I usually just monitor the UPS website with the tracking number provided. When the product is actually enroute to you, the UPS website will be updated to reflect it. I'm not saying I'm any better than anyone else when it comes to impatiently waiting for my new toys, but you just need to be patient.
NHVRYGray posted:.........Mine is supposed to be in 2-14, anyone want to guess the first thing that happens when I get home from work?
I think that will depend on your current marital status. Based on your course of action, that may be different on 2-15.........
SZ
I'm single!!!
Hi guys,
Any sightings yet of these models?
Steve
According to UPS they didn't get out of CA until 2-13. Due in NC on 2-20. Fairbanks Morse will have to do until then.
All UPS taged 3R VGN EL2Bs were shipped on Wed 2-13.
Re check your tracking info. It updates with an "estimate".
Scott;
Thanks for the update on the shipping status. I am looking forward to seeing this model when it arrives.
Rolland
IT'S HERE!!!! Look at what Brown just brought!!!! This thing is every bit what I expected from Sunset. Scott hits it out of the park again. Unfortunately my camera battery died just as I was opening it but I got a couple of pictures. As I thought it is just as big as the UP big Blow turbine!
Both units have full ERR cruise and sound. The horn sound is awesome!!!. Next I will try it out on my high clearance tunnel with pans up!
Rolland
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Dang! I thought he'd never turn that darn bell off!
Looks great Scott! Nice job Lad!!!
Two question?
Is there a trick sequence to raising/lowering the pans? Don't want to damage them.
Has anyone put the connecting "cables" that come in the parts bag on. I didn't see an instruction detail. I can look at pictures of the real ones but was just wondering exactly where they went and how they attached.
Just gently lift the pans from the center. There is a catch pin under the pan which holds it down and if you lift up gently it will snap free and rise.
Rolland
