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Athearn's CF7

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 6:41 PM
it such great news that Athearn has come out with the CF-7 ready to run. now none of us model railroaders will have to use a shell from Rail Powers Products. i sure am looking forward to when Athearn releases an undecorated version of their CF-7. I am going to get 1 or 2 of the topeka type angular cab CF-7's for my HO scale Leelanau County Railway. They will be painted Railbox yellow with black lettering. What would be best way to paint on of the undecorated models? if the undecorated version comes with the windows intact how could you paint around them?
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 6:41 PM
it such great news that Athearn has come out with the CF-7 ready to run. now none of us model railroaders will have to use a shell from Rail Powers Products. i sure am looking forward to when Athearn releases an undecorated version of their CF-7. I am going to get 1 or 2 of the topeka type angular cab CF-7's for my HO scale Leelanau County Railway. They will be painted Railbox yellow with black lettering. What would be best way to paint on of the undecorated models? if the undecorated version comes with the windows intact how could you paint around them?
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 10, 2003 6:12 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by emeraldisle

QUOTE: Originally posted by emeraldisle
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You might 91% alcohol from Walgreens, it's cheap, readily available and I undersatnd it works in a couple of hours. I think 91% is correct, or something like that.[:)]
God, did botch the spelling on this responce, at least you got the gist of what I was saying. I need more sleep before doing these responces[:D][:D][:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 10, 2003 6:12 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by emeraldisle

QUOTE: Originally posted by emeraldisle
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You might 91% alcohol from Walgreens, it's cheap, readily available and I undersatnd it works in a couple of hours. I think 91% is correct, or something like that.[:)]
God, did botch the spelling on this responce, at least you got the gist of what I was saying. I need more sleep before doing these responces[:D][:D][:D]
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Posted by fuzzybroken on Saturday, August 9, 2003 5:41 PM
(Somewhere) I still have an old RPP CF7 that I painted up. I seem to remember it having some running problems, though. Once I get back to MRRing, I might have to get me one of those "new" CF7's!!

Re: paint remover, I've always liked Scalecoat's paint remover, but I'm not sure whether it's still available or not, but it always worked great!

-Mark
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Posted by fuzzybroken on Saturday, August 9, 2003 5:41 PM
(Somewhere) I still have an old RPP CF7 that I painted up. I seem to remember it having some running problems, though. Once I get back to MRRing, I might have to get me one of those "new" CF7's!!

Re: paint remover, I've always liked Scalecoat's paint remover, but I'm not sure whether it's still available or not, but it always worked great!

-Mark
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 9, 2003 1:53 AM
Okay thank you for the tip emeraldisle. I will try it out!
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 9, 2003 1:53 AM
Okay thank you for the tip emeraldisle. I will try it out!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 8:26 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by appst03

Yes I was am in the same boat as you camodude51. I had hopes of buying an undecorated model for my own free-lanced shortline. Do you have any suggestions as to what type of paint remover to use?? Thanks!
You might 91% alcohol from Walgreens, it's cheap, readily available and I undersatnd it works in a couple of hours. I think 91% is correct, or something like that.[:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 8:26 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by appst03

Yes I was am in the same boat as you camodude51. I had hopes of buying an undecorated model for my own free-lanced shortline. Do you have any suggestions as to what type of paint remover to use?? Thanks!
You might 91% alcohol from Walgreens, it's cheap, readily available and I undersatnd it works in a couple of hours. I think 91% is correct, or something like that.[:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 5:00 PM
I agree with you on that bryan, it's just a matter of time. I am just disappointed that I'll have to wait a little longer!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 5:00 PM
I agree with you on that bryan, it's just a matter of time. I am just disappointed that I'll have to wait a little longer!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 12:10 PM
This is only a sneek peek guys. Most of the CF7's I've seen are just plan yellow.
Trust me there probaley will be an undecerated version.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 12:10 PM
This is only a sneek peek guys. Most of the CF7's I've seen are just plan yellow.
Trust me there probaley will be an undecerated version.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 11:35 AM
Yes I was am in the same boat as you camodude51. I had hopes of buying an undecorated model for my own free-lanced shortline. Do you have any suggestions as to what type of paint remover to use?? Thanks!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 11:35 AM
Yes I was am in the same boat as you camodude51. I had hopes of buying an undecorated model for my own free-lanced shortline. Do you have any suggestions as to what type of paint remover to use?? Thanks!
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 9:45 PM
I didnt see an undecorated model listed on Athearn's site. I would love to custom paint another CF-7 for the Washington Central (a short line that was bought out by BNSF). I guess ill have to get a painted model and strip the factory paint off it.



Josh Ziegler
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 9:45 PM
I didnt see an undecorated model listed on Athearn's site. I would love to custom paint another CF-7 for the Washington Central (a short line that was bought out by BNSF). I guess ill have to get a painted model and strip the factory paint off it.



Josh Ziegler
Yakima, WA
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 8:10 PM
i am looking foward to getting one. all of my engine roster is santa fe. the cf7 has made it to some strange places, not the least of which is the boston engine terminal commuter rail yard at south station as the terminal switcher. it was sprayed over with a light silver paint with a big T for the mbta commuter rail. but the santa fe logo is bleeding through it .it has run pretty well but it looks tired.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 8:10 PM
i am looking foward to getting one. all of my engine roster is santa fe. the cf7 has made it to some strange places, not the least of which is the boston engine terminal commuter rail yard at south station as the terminal switcher. it was sprayed over with a light silver paint with a big T for the mbta commuter rail. but the santa fe logo is bleeding through it .it has run pretty well but it looks tired.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 4:52 PM
I guess I can stop shopping eBay for Rail Power Products shells. Couldn't tell from the photo on athearn's website but did they revise the door/hinge/latch details along the hood?
-Charlie
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 4:52 PM
I guess I can stop shopping eBay for Rail Power Products shells. Couldn't tell from the photo on athearn's website but did they revise the door/hinge/latch details along the hood?
-Charlie
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 3:32 AM
Why isn't Athearn releasing an undecorated model in their upcoming RTR CF7? Does this make any sense?
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 3:32 AM
Why isn't Athearn releasing an undecorated model in their upcoming RTR CF7? Does this make any sense?
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 9:10 PM
YAAAAA, a TA would be great, I love it.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 9:10 PM
YAAAAA, a TA would be great, I love it.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 3, 2003 8:34 PM
I have mine on order. Just what every ATSF fan needs. Besides they got onto so many shortlines, so I think it's nice to see a unique engine now and again. How about a GN NW-5 wouldnt some guys like to see one of those? Or a Rock Island TA? Now and again we need a niche engine in plastic.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 3, 2003 8:34 PM
I have mine on order. Just what every ATSF fan needs. Besides they got onto so many shortlines, so I think it's nice to see a unique engine now and again. How about a GN NW-5 wouldnt some guys like to see one of those? Or a Rock Island TA? Now and again we need a niche engine in plastic.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 28, 2003 9:45 PM
I'll buy an undec version and put in NEW YORK CENTRAL, LIGHTNIG STRIPES[:p][:p][:p][:p][:p][:D]
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