Modelers Layout => Discussion => Topic started by: blue flag on January 19, 2008, 09:10:41 PM
Title: Atearn ~ Genesis SD70M
Post by: blue flag on January 19, 2008, 09:10:41 PM
I have yet to see on of the Genesis 70M's up close, I've read that they dont have the flared rads?? and is the cab like the new style like M-2's ~ or is the cab rounded like the old 60's & 80's? thanks
Title: Re: Atearn ~ Genesis SD70M
Post by: NSDash9 on January 19, 2008, 10:06:47 PM
The Athearn HO SD70M models have the phase I (non-flared) carbody and the phase I cab which are correct for NS 2581-2590. They have not yet offered the phase II (flared) carbody or the phase II cab versions.
Chris
Title: Re: Atearn ~ Genesis SD70M
Post by: Hoydie17 on January 19, 2008, 10:16:21 PM
Here's a few photos of my UP kitbashed SD70M.
You can get the Phase II Cabs from Canon & Company, as well as the flared radiator pieces.
DLH Locomotive Works has exclusive rights to sell these parts.
Dave Hickenbotham -
Sean
Title: Re: Atearn ~ Genesis SD70M
Post by: NSDash9 on January 19, 2008, 10:31:04 PM
Sean:
The flared radiator compartment parts and the phase II cab kits are resin castings. They are not made by Cannon & Company. These parts have been marketed by several companies since the masters were created, DLH Locomotive Works being the latest one.
Here are a couple photos of a UP SD70M that I built using the Athearn SD70M and the resin radiator compartment parts:
Title: Re: Atearn ~ Genesis SD70M
Post by: Hoydie17 on January 19, 2008, 10:33:46 PM
I stand corrected. Long week. . . . . ;D
Title: Re: Atearn ~ Genesis SD70M
Post by: blue flag on January 20, 2008, 12:54:19 PM
You guys models look great!! Thats what I would like my 70M to look like. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chris, so do these Athearn Genesis 70Ms right out of the box, actually replicate about 9 actual NS units?
Title: Re: Atearn ~ Genesis SD70M
Post by: NSDash9 on January 20, 2008, 01:28:13 PM
Yes, the Athearn models are a good match for the first 10 SD70M's.