C-25 from the D&RGW in Nn3 scale

VI K Sep 27, 2020

  1. VI K

    VI K TrainBoard Member

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    Hello everyone,
    my name is Sven and I come from Germany. Im interestet at narrow gauge trains at estern Germany (DDR) and at the USA (Colorado).
    So I would like builed a C-25 from the D&RGW in 1:160 Nn3 scale.
    From march to june i constructed the model with CAD. In the Company I work for I milled Parts for the inner and outside Frame. All ather parts i constructed to print it in 3D or as photo etching parts.
    At the moment i soldering all parts to the locomotiv.
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    in the background is the H0n3 cab
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    1:160 and 1:87
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    the outside frame in 1:160

    greetings Sven
     
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  2. rray

    rray Staff Member

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    Looks amazing Sven! Keep up the great work!
     
  3. Mike C

    Mike C TrainBoard Member

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    That's some really nice work !
     
  4. gmorider

    gmorider TrainBoard Member

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    Outstanding work! If you have not already done so, please introduce yourself to the forum on the new members thread. This will increase your visibility to other members and may help you if you have questions in the future. :)
     
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  5. logging loco

    logging loco TrainBoard Supporter

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    Sven, that is amazing work. You are both an artisan and craftsman combined!
    Please keep us updated on your progress.
     
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  6. urbanex12

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    Very nice!
     
  7. JASON

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    Awesome work there Sven,wish I had the eyesight to work on this scale.
    Look forward to any progress,really beautiful work there!
     
  8. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Excellent work, Sven! Welcome aboard!
     
  9. VI K

    VI K TrainBoard Member

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    Hello,
    the model is almost finished now. The only thing missing is coal in the tender and the number on the headlight.


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  10. JoeTodd

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    Man, jaw dropping, you are one of the greatest builders I've seen. Thanks for sharing. Incredible. Absolutely. Incredible.
     
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  11. gmorider

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  12. r_i_straw

    r_i_straw Mostly N Scale Staff Member

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  13. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Superb work. The craftsmanship is very evident.
     
  14. marmot

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    Wow! Fantastic!
     
  15. speedbird

    speedbird TrainBoard Member

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    Absolutely sublime. I’ve built 2 steam locomotives in Nn3, and I know how much work went into this.
     
  16. Joe Lovett

    Joe Lovett TrainBoard Member

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    Beautiful work Sven!!!

    Joe
     
  17. CNE1899

    CNE1899 TrainBoard Member

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    WOW!!! Sven,
    Amazing craftsmanship! That is inspiring work right there.

    Scott
     
  18. JASON

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    Sven,I have to ask.....any chance of a production run of these?Seriously like to buy one at least...
     
  19. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! Simply amazing! :notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:
     
  20. WM183

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    Oh my lord that is amazing! I'm in the Netherlands, and likewise a scratchbuilder, but man this is way better than my builds!
     

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