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 Posted - December 31 2008 : 4:31:07 PM
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Right from my workbench you can take a look what you can do with a revell kit "BIG BOY"
ready to climb sherman hill - erich   
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Posted - January 04 2009 : 05:41:54 AM
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Looks nice. I've had one of these for nearly 20 years. Mine came in a Monogram box and curiously, has Baltimore & Ohio decals and even a B&O logo moulded on the front. But it's unmistakably a Big Boy, despite these inaccuracies.
Mine has spent most of its days in a small display box, although originally it sat on my shop's test track until I got tired of people wanting to see it run and having to move it whenever the test track was needed for models that could actually run (these snap-together kits are all plastic, including the wheels). Not to mention I also got tired of trying to re-rail it each time. :)
I used to sell the Monogram models in my shop - or rather, I tried. They didn't sell well until I assembled one to show customers how good they can be made to look. Suddenly I had no trouble selling them.
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Posted - January 04 2009 : 3:36:21 PM
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| Nice work, interestingly, Bowser sells a kit to add pickups and metal wheelsets to the tender.
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 Posted - January 08 2009 : 01:09:54 AM
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Hi B 67, Hi shaygetz
rerailing of that thing takes a little passion (if you rerail the loco, tender goes out of track). Nice to have an Australian there!
I woundered that Bowser sells his BIG BOY without tender. now i know the reason why. i hope there come some aditionel detailing parts like markerlights in the Bowser wheelset.
many greetings from Austria - Erich
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Posted - March 12 2009 : 11:33:25 PM
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| now do it EXACTALLY like the 4004 in Cheyenne! with signs & loco fenced in & everything!
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Posted - March 13 2009 : 5:14:59 PM
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there is another Revell HO train model like that Big Boy but its a smaller loco I forget the name & wheel arrangement 
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Posted - March 13 2009 : 5:25:20 PM
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Hi Ben!
Shure you mean that! do you build one?
many greetings - Erich
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Posted - March 13 2009 : 6:39:25 PM
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hmm might ne it will hafta locate my model i got
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Posted - March 14 2009 : 02:57:31 AM
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Hi Erich,
I like the green Ford semitrailer (Matchbox), reminds me of my childhood... The train is nice as well!
Cheers from not so far away,
Martin
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Posted - March 14 2009 : 07:05:31 AM
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Hi Martin, You pointed out the something I missed in that photo! The old Matchbox truck! Did you see the photo I listed under; New Matchbox Heavy Trucks? If you get time take a look...
I like the green Ford semitrailer (Matchbox), reminds me of my childhood... The train is nice as well!
Cheers from not so far away,
Martin
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Posted - March 14 2009 : 7:36:51 PM
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| next time I'm in Cheyenne Wyoming I'll take a few pics of the REAL 4004 Big Boy loco I believe there's a G scale Big Boy loco or its #1 Gauge
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Posted - March 20 2009 : 2:18:55 PM
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ok I found it except its by Con-Cor did put it together lost decals & track it went on
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Posted - March 20 2009 : 5:21:57 PM
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quote:ok I found it except its by Con-Cor did put it together lost decals & track it went on
/tyco/forum/uploaded/microbusss/plastic loco.jpg
Originally posted by microbusss-March 20 2009: 2:18:55 PM
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Hi Ben!
its also a Hudson like mine!
here you can get decals:http://www.microscale.com/
dont mind, use every track - Erich
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Posted - March 20 2009 : 8:17:40 PM
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cool but I SUCK at detailing painting & stuff 
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Posted - August 21 2009 : 6:24:59 PM
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worlds biggest model loco g scale big boy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SolVdQnPrJo
mth`s 1 gauge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl22e1yQ7ZQ&feature=related
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Posted - November 21 2009 : 5:47:24 PM
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Interesting story here:
A few years back, a vacuum cleaner shop near my house started selling toys on the side to make a little bit of extra cash. I glanced in one day, and didn't think much of what I saw. It was a real TOY shop, stuff meant for toddlers and little children.
Fast forward to last Wednesday, when our old vacuum broke again. Time to get a new one, my father decided. So, we try this place out first, and while he is talking with the shop keeper, I glance over at the toy section.
And wouldn't you know it...there was a makeshift hobby shop only 10 minutes away all this time. Model kits, paints, all the tools and brushes you could dream of, and I had no idea it was there! 
Compare that 10 minute drive to the 2 hour one it takes to get to Halifax. Man am I glad our vacuum broke!
So what does this have to do with Revell's Big Boy kit? Well I've been looking for one since I saw this post Erich made, and they had one in stock at the vacuum shop! I bought it, and am in the process of assembling it.
It's a fairly simple kit, but it's a great base for a nicely detailed, static display.
I'll share some pictures of mine once it is done. I dunno if it will be quite as nice as yours though, Erich!
    
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Posted - November 21 2009 : 7:23:22 PM
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ok ok Here is the 4004 in Cheyenne 
& one of me in front of it wearing a GN shirt but you really can't tell
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Posted - November 22 2009 : 11:24:33 AM
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Hi Micro !
Nice pic, I know it was hard for you to leaf the loco in place and not take it home!
- Erich
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Posted - November 22 2009 : 11:31:20 AM
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quote:| Nice pic, I know it was hard for you to leaf the loco in place and not take it home! |
hehe naah I'll find one in #4004 someday hopefully cheap & in HO
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Posted - November 22 2009 : 11:34:48 AM
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Hi Matt!
Im shure you will do a good job! The first thing I did was to give the loco
a flat black coat. I used cheap Airosol one from a carparts shop! - Erich
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Posted - November 22 2009 : 1:34:29 PM
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quote:Hi Matt!
Im shure you will do a good job! The first thing I did was to give the loco
a flat black coat. I used cheap Airosol one from a carparts shop! - Erich
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I hope so!
I started out by spraying EVERYTHING with an aerosol can of Testor's Flat Black. I thought I had a can of Floquil Grimy Black lying around somewhere, but I couldn't find it.
Today I finished the tender; it has a coat of Dullcote on it for the decals. I plan on adding weathering effects later, after I finish the rest of the loco.
The kit comes with decals for Big Boy #4006 or #4032. I was going to number mine #4032 to compare with yours Erich, but I ruined one of the decals and had to go with #4006. Oh well. 
Also, I had a surprising amount of fun painting the boiler head. Do not ask me why, I guess painting little dials and knobs is my thing.
I'm quite happy with it, even though I messed up the paint a few times!
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Posted - November 22 2009 : 1:45:45 PM
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Matt:
Are your decals well sized? Mine were to big for cab and shield on the front.
Nice job and pics, cool details!
- Erich
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Posted - November 22 2009 : 1:51:14 PM
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| heh I'd be willing to give up my model as I can't detail nothing
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Posted - November 22 2009 : 2:41:09 PM
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quote:Matt:
Are your decals well sized? Mine were to big for cab and shield on the front.
Nice job and pics, cool details!
- Erich
Originally posted by Erich-November 22 2009: 1:45:45 PM
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Well, I haven't put the decals on the cab yet, but the size of the number on the back of the tender is way too big when you compare it to the prototype.
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Posted - December 01 2009 : 6:50:10 PM
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The Big Boy is coming along. I'm trying not to rush myself of course, slow and steady wins the race when it comes to building a model kit.
Here's where I'm at now. My only regret is painting the grey areas with a brush, as I do not own an airbrush. Maybe that will change after Christmas?
I will be adding some Dullcote and some weathering later.
The cab is still one of my favourite parts.
You were right Erich, the decals for this kit are too large.
The little UP herald they give you for the front of the loco was way too big for the piece you are supposed to apply it to. It wouldn't even stick; I'll have to paint it in.
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Posted - December 02 2009 : 11:18:08 AM
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For the longest time, you could get a 4-6-6-4 Challenger kit from Bowser - but oddly, they made no tender for it, and the loco was VERY sparse on detail.
Then I found out - you were supposed to have one of the Revell Big Boy kits on hand.
The tender would be finished, modified with metal wheels and a Kadee coupler, and the drawbar would fit the Bowser loco. As well, you could use most of the Big Boy kit details on the Challenger.
I suppose, if you were to get your hands on an old Rivarossi Big Boy, you could do the same thing.
As for decals, just get a set of Microscale decals and be done with it. The Revell decals aren't really that great to start with.
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Posted - December 02 2009 : 2:36:54 PM
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Hi Matt!
I also painted the gray parts with a brush, masking was to much work for me, but I am pleased with the result. If you think of weathering, brushing does not matter.
I made a new board for the front sign, put on the decal and cut away the surplus and glued it over the original.
I was thinking about to add front and headlight, maybe you will do this now. Would be interessting how you do it and how the loco looks with it.
What kind of green do you use inside the cab?
After all: Nice work! - Erich
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Posted - December 02 2009 : 2:53:06 PM
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Hi Graftonterminalrr!
I think Bowser made a underframe with wheels for the Revell tender.
A superdetailkit and tender was available later.
http://modelrailroader.net/holoco_upbb.php
So sad this time is over now! - Erich
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Posted - December 02 2009 : 10:03:52 PM
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Graftonterminal - As much as I'd love to have some Microscale decals for this kit, I'm not interested in it enough to venture out to Halifax and spend even more money. Besides, that would be too easy. I feel like a bit of a challenge!
Erich - I used this photo as a reference. My model has a lot more green than the real thing, but maybe some fake coal dust and grime will help later on.
The green I used is Testors Flat Green, #1164.
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 Posted - December 03 2009 : 01:23:29 AM
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Holy Crap! And here I thought the abandoned distillery I explored had a ton of random valves concentrated in one place...
*headasplode*
Looking pretty dang good there Matt. Nice detailing on the cab interior too.
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Posted - December 28 2009 : 12:57:48 PM
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The Big Boy had to go away in his box for a while...work will continue when I get bored with my Christmas presents!
Mr. Claus gave me a Badger airbrush this year, so weathering this kit should be a snap. Well, after a few practice sessions of course.
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Posted - December 28 2009 : 2:45:08 PM
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quote:Holy Crap! And here I thought the abandoned distillery I explored had a ton of random valves concentrated in one place...
*headasplode*
Originally posted by GoingInCirclez-December 03 2009: 01:23:29 AM
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Yep, and nothing's labeled either. Those guys had to know what they were doing. The term "engineer" was more apt with steam locomotives.
Can't wait to see what the airbrush does for it, Matt. Nice job.
The Tyco Depot
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Posted - December 30 2009 : 4:43:30 PM
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Bigboy was king of the rails. Sorry German speech too. - Erich
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Posted - June 14 2013 : 12:11:53 AM
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Nice work on the Big Boys guys! Those are some nicely done "static" models......I have used boiler shell parts to repair old AHM Big Boys and have a few "parts" from one of the Revell kits left over.......
I'D LOVE to find a tender to the Revell 4-6-4.....JUST THE SHELL, nothing more!
~John
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Posted - June 14 2013 : 11:55:24 AM
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EM-1
Do not know your exact need, but there is another option for a Hudson tender. That would be an AHM Hudson tender.
This one is high!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ho-Train-AHM-Rivarossi-NY-Central-Hudson-Tender-NOS-/250915335470?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item3a6bb82d2e
I have seen pictures of NYC Hudsons with a shorter version of the Niagara tender found on the Bachmann model. Maybe a kit bash? I think I have one without wheels in my Junk Box.
/tyco/forum/uploaded/JRG1951/20130614115132_Tender.jpg
Regards, John ***************************************************************
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Posted - June 14 2013 : 2:32:30 PM
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John,
WELL, the need is to use it to make the long haul tender for the "Chessie Steam Special" That has a rather large coal bunker, BUT needs to have that same tender, lengthened to 52 feet! As I'm custom building the entire Chessie Steam Special train, I got the 4-8-4 built, almost finished but I have to custom make the AUX tender that went behind it, and then I have the whole train as well!
See:
What might you want for the shell if you have it to spare? PM me concerning it!
~John
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Posted - June 14 2013 : 3:07:12 PM
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interesting tender Didn't know it had a extra tender 
My friend needs the tender for his Bicentennial loco that was used on the eastern rails instead of SP 4449
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Posted - June 14 2013 : 6:33:21 PM
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quote: interesting tender Didn't know it had a extra tender
My friend needs the tender for his Bicentennial loco that was used on the eastern rails instead of SP 4449
Originally posted by microbusss - June 14 2013 : 3:07:12 PM
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Ben,
Which tender are you talking about? I MAY have one! Let me know! And I'll see what I have!
~John
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