VGN Battleship gons

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I have to agree with Bill McClure on the F&C G3/4 gons. I built only one of the flat side cars and said never again. The revised kit with a one piece body temps me to try building one of those. However the price, to me anyway, is rather steep. As for the trucks, the wheelbase for the buckeye six wheel trucks used on the G3/4 gon was 8'6" per VGN drawing 107-F. Until we have a correct truck available I just can't get excited about the F&C kits. Harold Davenport     

--- On Tue, 2/17/09, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

From: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
Subject: Re: VGN Battleship gons
To: "NW Modeling List" <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 3:42 PM

For: Steve Rinear.
From: Steve Summers (don't you all get confused now).
Via: Frank Bongiovanni

We're working on an article involving the Battleship gons, including the
modeling "issues".  I asked Steve Summers for his thoughts on Steve
R's question.  His answer:

Trucks - while not completely accurate, the Athearn Buckeye trucks are
suggested.  Yes, the axle spacing is like 6” too large but given that the
correct trucks are not available and the Athearn ones are relatively
inexpensive, they are the best choice.

Decals - yes, the picture looks horrible, but that is the ‘old’ F&C
decals.  The decals in the box that you sent me is a huge improvement, you never
actually came out and said if these were F&C’s new decals or you threw in
one of Mosteller’s sets.  Whatever I got is good and Steve should use them.

Grabirons - Also be sure to suggest that Steve make a jig to help with his
grabiron locations, this will help a ton.  I suggest he buy Tichy 24” grabs,
part 293-3053 and Tichy 24” drop grabs, part 293-3057 instead of bending wire
if he’s going to make a bunch of them.  Also, Tichy makes nice plastic stirrup
steps (part 293-3045).

 

Weight - be sure to mention to add weight to the cars.  The new F&C kit has
an underframe and a separate interior floor, should be great for adding a floor
weight.  I recommend .040” brass cut to fit.  This will make the car ride
better.




--- On Tue, 2/17/09, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:


> From: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>

> Subject: Re: VGN Battleship gons

> To: "NW Modeling List" <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>

> Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 8:14 AM

> Experience need!

> Has anyone assembled the F&C battleship gons.

> I am curious on how they are, and what trucks to use for

> them.

> The decals  (according to the photos) do not look like a

> quality product.

> Please advise, I would like to do about train length of the

> cars.

> 

> Thanks,

> Stephen

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