Although too modern an engine for my plans, I think it's great that you
received enough interest to proceed.
As a newbie to S scale, I'm "comforted" to see a project such as this get
carried out, due to your interest as a manufacturer, and the interest of S
scale modelers who responded.
Very cool...
Mark in Oregon
--- In [email protected], "SMMW" <jimking3@...> wrote:
>
> I've reached "critical mass" of 50+ reservations to make the GP38/38AC/38-2
> a 'go' project. The wheelbase is suitable for the GP40/40-2 so I expect
> that kit will be offered next year. The "38" design will start once the SAL
> B7 boxcar is in production (design of the HO B7 is well-along and should be
> in full production by late February).
>
>
>
> The "38" kit will be based around a 1-pc urethane shell that drops onto a
> RTR NWSL mechanism equipped with code 110 wheels and wired for straight DC.
> The motor will be isolated to ease DCC installation. The body will include
> the characteristic Dash 2 water sight glass and a cast urethane plug to fill
> it in to model the plain '38. AF-compatible wheelsets are no longer an
> option. There will be more urethane and etched details with this engine
> than my previous offerings because there are many differences between GP38
> "phases" than with earlier engines, such as the GE 70-tonners.
>
>
>
> A "Plain Jane" '38 built between1967-68 without a dynamic brake blister and
> filter box will be the base unit. Separate details (included in the kit)
> will be a drop-on air filter (paper filter for the GP38AC), dynamic brake
> blister, large/small fuel tanks, etc. Handrail stanchions will be injection
> molded and cored for a wire railing that you will form. Where applicable,
> photo-etching will be used to create fine details like fan grills and fan
> blades. A hi-nose version is also planned for those that model Southern
> Ry., N&W (GP38ACs), NdeM and shortlines.
>
>
>
> This is the first "modern" diesel for SMMW but it won't be the last. The
> GP40 and SD40 (and Dash-2 versions of each) are planned. After that, I'm
> open for suggestions (I know there is interest in U-boats).
>
>
>
> Target retail price is $425 including all of the parts to create a "basic"
> GP38, GP38AC or GP38-2. Road-specific details, such as snow plows, are the
> responsibility of the modeler. Contact me off-list to place a
> no-money-required reservation.
>
>
>
> Jim King
>
> Smoky Mountain Model Works, Inc.
>
> Ph. (828) 777-5619
>
> <www.smokymountainmodelworks.com>
>
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