Upgrading an Athearn BB F45

DanRaitz

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This weekend I worked on the handrails and steps. For the handrails I used .015" brass wire with Precision Scale stanchions and for the steps I used A-Line #29256 diesel steps.

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The stanchions and handrails are going to be removed and reinstalled after the unit is painted. Easier to mask and decal without them in the way.
 
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thas pyschotic! ( in a good way, lol) I wish i could do that! I have the money, but it looks intimidating! i suppose i'll have to try one day, if only i had the scale plans for stuff
 
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And for the rest of us who don't have such super modeling skills, Athearn is going to offer a high quality F45 very soon! I saw test shots at the Springfield Mass show and it's going to be gorgeous!
 
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RioGrande said:
And for the rest of us who don't have such super modeling skills, Athearn is going to offer a high quality F45 very soon! I saw test shots at the Springfield Mass show and it's going to be gorgeous!
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Was going to say that myself! F45 AND FP45!...

Looks like you beat Athearn to the punch here. Lets see if my rebuilt Atlas SD35's can compair.
 
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I know I'm replying to an old post, but I was wondering if this was ever finished? I'm looking at get an athearn BB f45 and doing the same thing, since it looks good so far.
 
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DanRaitz said:
This weekend I worked on the handrails and steps. For the handrails I used .015" brass wire with Precision Scale stanchions and for the steps I used A-Line #29256 diesel steps.



F45front2.jpg


The stanchions and handrails are going to be removed and reinstalled after the unit is painted. Easier to mask and decal without them in the way.
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I hacked into one of these years ago to make an SD60F for the CN. I know that plastic is HARD to cut and is unforgiving. Use patience and a very sharp razor saw. :thumb:
 
DanRaitz

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Packer said:
I know I'm replying to an old post, but I was wondering if this was ever finished? I'm looking at get an athearn BB f45 and doing the same thing, since it looks good so far.
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No, she is currently sitting (in primer) on my workbench, under an inch of dust. The wife and I have been doing some remodeling of the house, so my other projects have been put on hold. I should be able to get back to her sometime late this summer.

Dan
 
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Hi Dan, any updates on this? I am really curious as to how you finished the grills. I have aquiered several F45s and am thinking of trying some of your techniques.

Thanks
 
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Finally able to get back to the F45 (after a year).

I got the rad grills installed. I used 1/32" fine mesh from K&S Engineering (item #02701).

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For the dynamic grills I used the Plano #202, Apex-slotted pattern grill material.

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Here is what she looks like in primer.
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That looks awesome Dan:thumb::thumb: Thanks for the update. I think that was the info I was looking for and I am going to give it a shot.

Thanks

Still want to see pics when you get it done :mrgreen:
 
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