yoakam Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Well , some of you already know the shells of my new project, i was able to get the original builder of these shells to make a new run of these kits for me, fortunately some shark kits are still available. I want to share my point of start with you ,so stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Interesting ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Those Shark Nose are Classic, keep us informed of your progress. LiG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Yoakum, Those ML kits are fantastic as I owned 3 of them myself...but I sold them Odd as just a month or so ago I was corresponding with Rob in the UK about some train projects and he mentioned that somebody ordered 3 ML kits...and I almost ordered 3 more! Which paint scheme are you doing...SP or D&RG?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I did the Shark kit, it was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoakam Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 Chuck you also ordered MLs too, ? ok that explains the totale number of the „accident“ shark shells, that where made . I am very happy with them, tried to get some of the first run , but o luck. I will go with both RG and SP, i can’t decide which i like more, and it will be a chance to break with my favorites lines, i will have more variety on the layout. The major reason to model these is to keep a piece of interesting german engineering alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoakam Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 Jerry, yes the sharks are also great, by the time i get them offered , i did not know what to do with them, but i bought them too, I have seen what you have build in an other forum years ago, great. I am planning to model some NYC Sharks, so they match up with my streamliners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I believe the PRR also had some Sharks and I think they rode on A-1-A trucks. Is there a commercially made running platform that the shells are made to fit? Thank You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoakam Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 6 hours ago, Screwy Nick said: I believe the PRR also had some Sharks and I think they rode on A-1-A trucks. Is there a commercially made running platform that the shells are made to fit? Thank You. no these shells are made semi commercial, the first shell was build by a friend, and a company specializing in molding and casting make the shells, there still some shells available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Yoakam, the shells I understand, do I have to create the running gear, or are they designed to fit on a platform with motor and trucks from a commercially made loco? LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoakam Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 well, on the sharks, there are only the shells with some etched grill parts, i use Aristocraft Alco sideframes on Piko gearboxes. The ML comes with propper sideframes, there will also Piko 0-6-0 gearboxes suitable, the difference in axle to axle distance of approximate 2 mm to the sideframes, is slightly visible compromise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I used Aristo FA--1 trucks. Still on track power, have not run it since I moved. I did it as D&H, had some wood passenger streamliner cars I made into D&H also. Probably should either sell them or convert to battery power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 yoakam and Jerry, thank you for your responses. I do like the Sharks a lot. Life is Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogul#6 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 hi, are any of these shells still available? i have a friend that is dismantling some of his diesels. and he would like to get some of these to put his running gear under. thanks, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoakam Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 mogul#6 , yes there should be 1-2 shark kits and at least one ML kit available . pm me if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Narvell Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I just bought a shark shell from Rob. It arrived safe and sound from England on monday. I'm very impressed with the quality and crispness of the resin casting. Certainly a much better starting point than most 3d print jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack53 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 does any one have contact info and costs for these shark units Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoakam Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Nice Piko drives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 yoakam Yes, nice work. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoakam Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 yes Piko, they are a little bit too short,but LGB Alcos are too long, custom build would be an option but when build theee of them with DCC and Sound you should have an eye on the budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoakam Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Locos are BEAUTIFUL, layout is grand. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Nice to see some built. I think Rob might have a kit or two left, but not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoakam Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 Yes its pretty rare to see some build. Rob loves it also see some being build, These Models are from a second run Ron made for me, he still got 2 for himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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