Does anyone know who sells the detail parts for the EMD F10? I am looking to convert one of my F7s into a Metro North F10. Thanks
CNJ999
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Based on the construction articles I've read concerning such a conversion, many of the necessary parts needed to do the job have to be scratchbuilt by the hobbyist. Certainly it was that way when I did my example a number of years ago. I would note, however, that there is a small company up state in NY that does/did complete resin shells for the F-10, saving a lot of time and effort. Of course, perhaps like me, you find the challenge of doing the kitbash itself the fun part!
CNJ999
CNJ999
We did an F10 shell in resin in 1997, but we haven't run it in awhile because there hasn't been much demand for it.
http://ihphobby.tripod.com/hopages/hof10page.html
The shell is not currently available, but if further interest is expressed in it, we'd make some more.
As to detail parts, check the article in Railroad Model Craftsman from the 1990s (someone will have to help me with the issue date, it's not in front of me) on modeling the MNCR F10 in HO. The late Frank Cicero did a kitbash article and listed what was needed and what he used.
Hope this helps,
Mike Bartel
IHP
http://ihphobby.tripod.com
http://ihphobby.tripod.com/hopages/hof10page.html
The shell is not currently available, but if further interest is expressed in it, we'd make some more.
As to detail parts, check the article in Railroad Model Craftsman from the 1990s (someone will have to help me with the issue date, it's not in front of me) on modeling the MNCR F10 in HO. The late Frank Cicero did a kitbash article and listed what was needed and what he used.
Hope this helps,
Mike Bartel
IHP
http://ihphobby.tripod.com
I myself do not model MN, I am however a modeler and have done custom painting; your F10s are beautifully done.
One word... HOT!
Mike
Mike
There was a great article in Railroad Model Craftsman in the January 1997 issue by Frank Cicero on how to model an F10 in HO scale. The issue is sold out, but you may be able to find it elsewhere.
http://www.carstensbookstore.com/january1997.html
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http://www.carstensbookstore.com/january1997.html
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I am thinking of modeling a MBTA FP10, but in N scale instead of HO scale. I found an article on Trainlife from an '80s issue of Prototype Modeler on how to make one in HO scale: http://www.trainlife.com/articles/709/m ... ity-fp10-s. For the most part, the techniques in the article can be applied to N scale, right? The HEP bulges and side vents might be an issue to model in that small a scale without 3D priting, maybe. What model F-unit would you folks start with?
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