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MP15AC shell casting by Skytop Models
« on: October 04, 2014, 04:05:28 PM »
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Hi All,

Just a heads up that I now have white resin castings to convert the Atlas MP15DC to the AC version. The casting will get you half way as the front walkway needs to be extended a bit. The May/June 2010 issue of NSR has a great article by Steve Lohr on doing the conversion.

Here's the casting:


And here's a finished model:


See my website (Skytopmodels.com)

Thanks for looking
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Re: MP15AC shell casting by Skytop Models
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2014, 04:20:46 PM »
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Good looking model Bill! It has me thinking about moving the date back for the Beer Line.

Best wishes, Dave
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Re: MP15AC shell casting by Skytop Models
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2014, 12:01:59 PM »
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Thanks Dave
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Re: MP15AC shell casting by Skytop Models
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2014, 05:02:40 PM »
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So, on to the CB&Q car from your pole???  Am I right, am I right??  :D
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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2014, 09:46:05 PM »
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So, on to the CB&Q car from your pole???  Am I right, am I right??  :D

Well, it probably will be a Q car but not the one from the poll. Same train though!
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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2014, 09:49:02 PM »
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Well, it probably will be a Q car but not the one from the pole. Same train though!

Well if it Q I will buy at least one, and more if it is a car that you can have multiples of...... :D
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Re: MP15AC shell casting by Skytop Models
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2014, 08:14:39 AM »
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You'll only need one!
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« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2014, 06:57:12 PM »
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Dome observation?
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Re: MP15AC shell casting by Skytop Models
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2014, 08:31:23 PM »
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I've been waiting most of my modeling career for a MP15ac.  Thanks Bill.

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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2014, 04:52:46 PM »
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Beautifully done casting, very nice job sir.
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2014, 09:29:48 PM »
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Another hat trick for Dr. Bill..... tonight's first star of the game is.............. :D
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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2014, 10:18:22 PM »
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Re: MP15AC shell casting by Skytop Models
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2014, 09:43:06 AM »
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Not that the Milwaukee Road needs any extra inspiration, but I happened to go through some of my dad's old pictures last night and found this one.



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Re: MP15AC shell casting by Skytop Models
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2014, 12:49:31 PM »
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Thanks for the shot Jason. Great view of the small fuel tank that characterize so many of the Milwaukee locomotives.

Best wishes, Dave
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