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Vern Aug 14, 2021

  1. Vern

    Vern TrainBoard Member

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    Finished the MDT and Steamer. All are DCCed with ESU Nanos and have directional LED lighting. Now for a break to allow my eyes to un-cross. Vern
     

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    Vern, Aug 14, 2021
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  2. rvn2001

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    Those all look GREAT, Vern. Now, go un-cross your eyes.
     
    rvn2001, Aug 14, 2021
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  3. Zscaleplanet

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    EXCELLENT - great overall look and finish. And DCC’d as well! I’m impressed. Your inability to ever see straight again is a small price to pay for results like this. :D:ROFLMAO:
     
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  4. John Bartolotto

    John Bartolotto TrainBoard Supporter

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    Vern that is one fantastic looking rare collection! Well done! John
     
    John Bartolotto, Aug 14, 2021
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  5. CNE1899

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    Vern,
    Very nice indeed! Like the subtle weathering!

    Scott
     
    CNE1899, Aug 14, 2021
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  6. JoeS

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    Very nice indeed! I’d love to see these on a layout! And I’m sure Kurt is drooling out there when he sees these in Milwaukee livery! :)
     
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  7. Vern

    Vern TrainBoard Member

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    I should note that the Monon unit shell is a Walt Smith design on Z-Makers frame. Sorry, Walt!
     
    Vern, Aug 14, 2021
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  8. shortpainter

    shortpainter TrainBoard Member

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    Excellent work! They look awesome. Thank you for sharing.
     
    shortpainter, Aug 15, 2021
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  9. Vern

    Vern TrainBoard Member

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    You did the hard part for me Rudy, thanks a million! And I thank everyone for the compliments. Vern.
     
    Vern, Aug 16, 2021
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  10. Kurt Moose

    Kurt Moose TrainBoard Member

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    Jeez, I forgot just how great lookin' these are! (y)
     
    Kurt Moose, Mar 19, 2022
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  11. rray

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    I don't know how this thread escaped my attention! Great job Vern, you did an excellent job building you switchers. And thanks Rudy and Walt for designing them!
     
    rray, Mar 19, 2022
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  12. Vern

    Vern TrainBoard Member

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    Thanks, Robert. A compliment from the "MaZter" is good to hear.
     
    Vern, Mar 19, 2022
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  13. southernnscale

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    No problem I have my Shay with a Z makers frame. He does good work with using the shorty parts. the First Shay I did I was using the Searail Power max V2 in the tender of the shay but now there hard to get any! then showcaseminitures came out with one that's almost the same but it has plastic gears and run Quiter!
     
    southernnscale, Apr 21, 2022
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