My first Gn15 experiment

[Robatron86]

So, being new to this scale/gauge combo, and having seen some of the stunning modelling on this site, I decided to try and make a power bogie for my first loco design.

Using the motor from a Bachmann 04 chassis I had spare, and the bogie and gearset for a Bachmann Spectrum GP30, I have created a very compact power bogie.

Very rough at the moment during testing, but it works!



Apologies for the poor picture quality.

[fatmac]

Welcome to the 'big scale small space' world, have fun, as that is what this is about.

[chris69]

Hi,
great start GNOTTER away, love to see the next steps!
cheers
Chris

[Robatron86]

Thanks for the welcome fatmac

Thanks Chris, I was happy with how quickly it came together, so this evening I knocked up a freelance loco in paper to a design I drew last night, to see if it looked alright.





What do you all think?

[docnjoj]

Now that is crisp. Can't wait to see it finished. Do you normally model in card?
David (Doc)

[Robatron86]

Thanks doc. I have never built a locomotive out of cardboard, but I frequently build buildings out of cardboard.

But here it is. Not to the same design, as it looked far too bulky in cardboard, but I hope you like.





Nowhere near finished, but I've only spent a few hours on it so far.

Thanks for looking

[docnjoj]

Looks fine. I can't wait to see it finished.
David (Doc)

[lesmond]

That is a lovely thing - thanks for sharing it.

I'm looking forward to progress on this.

Les

[Nevadablue]

I like what I see!

Welcome to the forum.

[Robatron86]

Thank you for the kind words guys. I have done a bit more work on the critter, and will post pictures later today

[chris stockdale]

Small, green and kind of cute? No, it's not Kermit, it's a new Gn15 loco.

Cheers,

[Robatron86]

Thanks Chris. It is rather cute. Latest picture:

[docnjoj]

It almost looks like it is sitting on a Large Scale flat car. How did you make the bolts in the corners of the access doors?
David (Doc)

[docnjoj]

Double Post

[demaine22]

Love that little green diesel! Card is such a great medium to work in, I was a little afraid to at first, but it's actually quite solid when you get into it don't you think?

[Willow Creek Traction]

I often paint cardboard with slightly thinned lacquer or shellac which soaks in a bit to stiffen and stabilize the material.
However I haven't tried that, yet, with traditionally colored printed paper models.
And yes, it is looking good. Quite a motor block kitbash too.

[Robatron86]

Thanks Doc. The bolts were made by drilling into the card with a 2mm drill bit. Nothing fancy here!

Thanks Demaine and Willow Creek. I use fairly thick art card, between 2-3mm thick, so it is pretty sturdy before you paint it, although the black and green paints were silk matt and stiffened it up even further.

[Larry C.]

Hi and welcome to the Gnuthouse. Your critter looks really good and in such a short time. Looking forward to what you do next.

[Geeky Gecko]

Welcome to another card modeller. I like the way the engine covers appear to have a raised lip around the edges. Is this the burr caused by cutting or a separate strip attached around the edge?

[Robatron86]

Thanks Gecko. It is a accidental by product of using too much superglue!

I have a new plan regarding this locomotive which will be revealed soon. Currently all my time has been taken up by my HO layout as that is due to be exhibited in October and I have so much to get done!