I went through the basket of detail parts, and I think that there is a solution.
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I am going to add an Elesco Feedwater Heater to the top of the smokebox.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Continuing with this project after a couple weeks away.
I decided the right thing to do was to replace the obviously UNION PACIFIC centipede tender with something more typical as was suggested. I purchased the Monogram Huson locomotive, and I will use the tender from this kit.
This also gives me another locomotive type for the prop fleet.
And a center-pede behind a Hudson?
Interesting. Very interesting.
Ed
The old Hobbyline NKP Berkshire was a really cheap kit when it was new, and Sims Labratories made a power unit that with some effort made it into a fairly nice model for the era. Hobbyline also had a Pennsy 0-4-0 and a generic 0-6-0T, both also all plastic and unpowered, but reasonable in proportions and detail. They were cheap fodder for beginning kitbashers.
Speaking of aftermarket parts, for a time Bowser made a special frame for the Monogram/Revell unpowered Big Boy so it had a heavy frame and metal wheels for pickup, because it was just what the doctor ordered for their all metal Big Boy and Challenger kits. Part 150681 for those who want to track one down.
And of course Bowser also made a super detailing kit for a Big Boy #100375 that could be used as easily with the Monogram/Revell as their own all metal kit.
Dave Nelson
Hmmm...
The tender for the Hudson looks a bit small on the modified Big Boy.
No other options right now... so I am going to run with this one.
Sure does. I guess all that talk about NYC engines having a low profile is true. Still think they look great, though. Maybe the Hobbyline Berkshire? What would look good would be one of those gigantic Santa Fe tenders:
Of course, THAT one isn't exactly generic, then, is it?
I already used one of the Santa Fe 16 wheel tenders on STRATTON & GILLETTE project #1837.
However, it does look good behind the Big Boy. I wonder how hard it would be to come up with another one. I bought this one for $10.00 at a yard sale. It would be easy to add a coal bunker.
This "one weekend" project is expanding!
That big tender does look happy there.
Thank you. I know it's late in coming but life got in the way of living for the past few years
My Monogram Big Boy project was never finished.
I realized I already had a STRATTON AND GILLETTE 2-8-8-4, and abandoned the effort.
gmpullman I've built a few of the Hudsons. They turn out pretty well for an inexpensive model. Have Fun! Hope that helps, Ed
I've built a few of the Hudsons. They turn out pretty well for an inexpensive model. Have Fun!
Hope that helps, Ed
Which version(s) did you build? The kit seems to come in many roadnames, though I assume the NYC Hudson is correct.
Gary
garyaWhich version(s) did you build? The kit seems to come in many roadnames, though I assume the NYC Hudson is correct.
I have two of the Hudsons that are in the "prop fleet" for the STRATTON AND GILLETTE. One was NEW YORK CENTRAL, and the other was UNION PACIFIC. There were actually some minor detail differences in the two kits, but both were obviously NYC locomotives. They have different pilots, smokebox fronts, and a few other variables. The red one has shields over the air pumps in the front.
I think it is just because of the different vintage of the two kits, and not likely that the model sold as a UP version was actually a different kit.