Oof... that etching tho...

[daniel_leavitt2000]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Complete-CESM-NRE-3GS21B-Genset-Kit-Shell-Photo-Etched-Details-Locomotive/293592513997?hash=item445b7a3dcd:g:KKoAAOSw4k5ezGwq

That etching didn't go well.

[peteski]

I don't think there is anything wrong.  The stanchions are fully etched and the half-etch railing pattern is a template to form and hold a wire railing. Form and place the wire railing in the groove, solder at each stanchion, and cut the entire assembly from the fret.  Round (wire) handrail is more realistic than flat etched railing. Seems like a clever idea to me.  Think "out of the box".   

[daniel_leavitt2000]

I don't think there is anything wrong.  The stanchions are fully etched and the half-etch railing pattern is a template to form and hold a wire railing. Form and place the wire railing in the groove, solder at each stanchion, and cut the entire assembly from the fret.  Round (wire) handrail is more realistic than flat etched railing. Seems like a clever idea to me.  Think "out of the box".   

That can't be what they were thinking, was it? I don't see how this could possibly work well.

[wazzou]

I don't think there is anything wrong.  The stanchions are fully etched and the half-etch railing pattern is a template to form and hold a wire railing. Form and place the wire railing in the groove, solder at each stanchion, and cut the entire assembly from the fret.  Round (wire) handrail is more realistic than flat etched railing. Seems like a clever idea to me.  Think "out of the box".   

That can't be what they were thinking, was it? I don't see how this could possibly work well.

That's what it looks like to me.

[DKS]

That's what it looks like to me.

Me too. Quite clever.

[Philip H]

its an interesting idea to add the locomotive for the build, but my MoPac loving, GE Uboat bleeding heart wishes they had picked a different loco.

[nickelplate759]

That looks like Dave Cutting's work.  Pretty sure he's a member.

[reinhardtjh]

That looks like Dave Cutting's work.  Pretty sure he's a member.

He is. He ( @dcutting ) just posted recently about a DCC command station he's making.  And I'm pretty sure the Ebay listing is @cbroughton67

[daniel_leavitt2000]

Well l stand corrected then. Has anyone used this type of etching guide before?

[dcutting]

Yup, that's my work. Interesting to see those circulating around...

The handrails are very delicate, but when done right they look really nice. They require a steady hand, strong glue, and the tiniest bit of solder to connect the stanchion to PB wire. This was an early kit of mine (CESM is actually dead now, I transferred the IP to OOTB models, which also went under. I still have my shapeways shop open, but etchings are almost gone. I'm recommencing operations very soon as Wasatch Scale Models, and plan to do some new designs once the SAMD21 command station is stable.

David

[peteski]

Yup, that's my work. Interesting to see those circulating around...

The handrails are very dedicate, but when done right they look really nice. They require a steady hand, strong glue, and the tiniest bit of solder to connect the stanchion to PB wire.

If solder is used to attach wire to the stanchions, what is the strong glue for?  Or do you mean to glue the completed handrail to the resin body?

[dcutting]

If solder is used to attach wire to the stanchions, what is the strong glue for?  Or do you mean to glue the completed handrail to the resin body?

Yes, to glue it to the body. This has to happen before paint goes on, and after the shell has been soaked in bestine.

[glakedylan]

i do not see any problem. looks like a design that, if carefully done, will produce super results.
as for me, my hands are to unsteady. i think it is a fine design and YMMD but if I had to ability
it looks like good opportunity given the quality and contents of the kit.


sincerely
Gary

[cbroughton67]

He is. He ( @dcutting ) just posted recently about a DCC command station he's making.  And I'm pretty sure the Ebay listing is @cbroughton67

Guilty. That's my listing. I've been clearing out the closet the last few weeks and getting rid of stuff I never run, kits I've had for years and never built, etc. This one made the cut list. I purchased the locomotive at the time to use for the build, so it goes with it.

On the upside, I found a trio of GHQ PRR R50b kits that I completely forgot about and have started building!

Chris

[reinhardtjh]

On the upside, I found a trio of GHQ PRR R50b kits that I completely forgot about and have started building!

Chris

Now those I'd buy.