Guys,
Here is some fuel to the fire... Seems like some embers are glowing.
The Atlas cab lacks a number of details. One of the more notable on the roof is the prominant rain gutter above the windows on the front edge of the cab.
Here is a GP38-2W modified with our parts compared to the Intermountain SD40-2W.
What is really wrong with the Atlas cab is the angle of the side slopes when viewed from the front.
Here is a line drawing to compare with.
Atlas seems to follow the outline of a F45 more than a GMDD product. Where this is most noticable is in the nose area. The slope of the nose compresses the area around the headlights, grabs, and rain gutter of the front door.
One other area of the locomotive which is lacking are the steps. They missed the bottom recess as seen in this image. The bottom plate measures 12" x 24" on the prototype.
We have over 90% of the components needed for full kits in tooling.
Here is a test shot of our new Blomberg Side-frames.
I posted this image a few weeks ago of test shots for the fans, clean air room, and GP40/40-2, SD40/SD40-2 rear hood.
So for the guy wanting an accurate replica for the GP38-2W, GP40-2W, GP40-2L, and SD40-2W, give us a look.
Thanks,
Christopher Howard
Railflyer Model Prototypes Inc.
www.railflyermodel.com