C31 modeling question

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Ryan,

A very nice model; you should consider writing an article on your efforts
and processes for publication in the NWHS quarterly magazine.

Jim Brewer
Glenwood MD

On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 3:57 PM NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
wrote:

> I haven't been on this list for very long, but I've never seen it
> discussed.
>
> I 3D printed the propane tank on Shapeways and used the Moloco cupola on
> mine. I asked about it on one of the old Yahoo groups and Jonathan Vincent
> collected some measurements for me. I got drawings for it from the NWHS.
>
> Here's the 3D printed propane tank model:
>
> http://shpws.me/Mrgu
>
> And here's a shot of my caboose:
>
> https://pbase.com/mecrharris/image/163792944
>
> I didn't get the Moloco side filler parts to fit perfectly on my caboose,
> but on subsequent models I've done a better job. The one beef I have with
> the Moloco parts for this is the non-overhanging roof. It's good for the
> Great Northern caboose it was designed for, but a stand-in for the C31. I'd
> start with a standard cupola caboose if I were to build this model today,
> but it wasn't an option at the time.
>
> Ryan Harris
> Fort Worth, TX
>
> On 4/29/2020 4:50 PM, NW Modeling List wrote:
>
> Has correcting the Atlas C31 cupola, adding the propane tank, etc. been
> discussed on this list? �If so, what are the archives dates?� There is
> no search option for multiple archives that I can find.� What�s the
> recommended paint to touch up the modified cupola sides?
>
> �
>
> Jim King
>
> http://smokymountainmodelworks.com/
>
> �
>
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