[Free Model #3] - Polish Locomotive Ls1000-002

[redhorse]

I've decided to enter this contest with an HO scale diesel locomotive. The download can be found here: PTKiGK - Prezenty: Model kartonowy lokomotywy Ls 1000-002

The instructions aren't all that detailed but there are a lot of photos of the real locomotive and a written steps in Polish. It seems the internet translators don't work very well, at least for me, so I'm kind of guessing at some of this.

[redhorse]

First I had to figure out how to print out the A4 onto letter as it doesn't fit. I ended up printing at 100% and then rotating the image in Acrobat and printing it again the other way. I figured I'll mess up enough parts that the extras won't hurt

I found some matte photo paper Canon advertises for card models and decided to try it out. It does print really nicely, but for forming I think I prefer regular cardstock. I also tried printing on some old Kodak glossy photo paper, but that wouldn't take any of the glues I use.

So there are really only 2 pages for this model instead of the six I've got here...

[redhorse]

The next step was to laminate the frames and glue them together.

The instructions say to add 0.5mm cardstock to the main part, but don't do this!!!

It will be too thick at least judging by the photos of the real loco and the side view and not look very good.

[redhorse]

I started this a couple of weeks ago and needed to take a vacation as my job was getting a bit stressful, so the next step of course was to go camping!! That's my favorite form of vacation because I can bring everything AND the kitchen sink. So of course my hobbies always go along

I think the train liked beautiful Lake Texoma...

[redhorse]

I set up shop on the dinette with a little LED desk lamp. This was the first time I'd tried one of these for detail work and I think I'll need to pick up another one, that will probably be bright enough.

The frame was put together and I built the fuel and air tanks. These were fun to make with their little straps and details.

I started cutting out the parts for the trucks and then too quickly it was time to go home...

[logicman]

Nice silverado! Is there a card model somewhere?

Oh, yes, nice loco too.
Good luck with the build.

[outersketcher]

I like the tanks too. They look great. Are you planning on cutting out the spokes on the wheels or just leave'm be?

David

[Lex]

Never knew this model existed...! Nice build so far, eager to see more!

[redhorse]

I decided to leave the spokes as they are. This is only my third paper model, and cutting all of those tiny little things out is too complicated for me at the moment I figured they are also pretty much hidden by the trucks.

Here are some pictures of my progress so far. I used an HO truck to get the guage close and stick pins seem to work so the trucks can pivot once the locomotive is finished. I'll just have to nip the ends off and for the moment at least, friction seems to be holding them on quite well.

Now, I'm looking forward to starting on the body. If I only had more time!

[HeavyKevie]

Jim,
Fantastic! Great job on those small parts - very clean. Anxious to see more.

Regards,
Kevin

[redhorse]

Well, it's been a week since my last update so it's time to post my progress.

But first, I did see the controversy on the contest thread and realize the pins holding the trucks on are not part of the model. They are necessary to put it together though as there is a little x on the frame and a corresponding one on the truck and a pin through the x's alligns the parts. I want to pose it on both curved and straight track so I just left the glue off I figure. If this disqualifies me, so be it! I've enjoyed posting this build and it's kept me working steadily on this

So, back to the build:

There is an interior to the cab, so the windows need to be cutout. The corners of the windows on the exterior parts are curved and I used my Japanese hole punch (which is currently my favorite tool - I highly recommend it) to cut them.

I used the wrapping from a pack of fancy paper napkins my wife bought for the windows and sandwiched the plastic between the walls with super glue gell.

There are a lot of raised detail parts in this kit for doors, panels and such. It brings out a bit more detail in a pretty simple manner, very nice kit so far.

[redhorse]

And here are a few more pictures...

[B-Manic]

You are doing a great job of this model. I built it a while ago and it did not look near as good as yours. It is very small which made it hard to work on for me.

[Lex]

This is awesome!! Rail cars takes long to build but once completed they're just spectacular!

[redhorse]

Thanks all for your very nice comments! I've really enjoyed posting my progress on this. Got quite a bit finished over Memorial Day weekend and just have the handrails to finish.

First are the bulkheads and bodies being assembled. Kind of interesting supports for the roofs, I'm not really sure how much support they actually give. I think they may have moved a bit before the glue dried.

And finally I get to glue the cab and bodies to the frame, it looks like a locomotive!