#1
|
||||
|
||||
Indian Railways WDM3D 1/50
Hi there,
Greetings from India! With immense pride, I commence the test build of my first ever paper model design. This design was the main cause of delay in the other paper model topics I've started, including the Beyer Garratt design and the CN F-7A Build... Now, something about the locomotive itself, the locomotive is a WDM3D. Most of you may not be familiar with our locomotive nomenclature, this blog post is a very helpful guide to Indian Locomotive nomenclature... The WDM3D was one of the final diesel experiments on the Alco supplied WDM2, it was the Indian Railway's attempt to draw out yet more power from the platform. It benefited from the Reverse engineering of the EMD Microprocessor, thereby making it considerably fuel-efficient. All of the locomotives produced are still in service. Coming to my model, it is in the 1:50 scale, it has a detailed cab and I have repainted it in 6 liveries. All the liveries will be available for purchase as printed kits. The locomotive I'm building wears a special "tourism" livery, it belongs to the Vatva loco shed, located in Gujarat. Hoping that the build is successful... Regards, Prabal
__________________
Modeling Indian Railways in Paper... Currently working on: WDM2, WDM3D, BNR 'N' Class Garratt and 747-8i/f Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCro...-w2CvteWbPGJ-A |
Google Adsense |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
First few pictures of the test build,
The chassis of the locomotive is complete, with the Main Fuel tank, battery box, and brake cylinders. Next to follow will be the front and back buffer plates...
__________________
Modeling Indian Railways in Paper... Currently working on: WDM2, WDM3D, BNR 'N' Class Garratt and 747-8i/f Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCro...-w2CvteWbPGJ-A |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
This is looking interesting.
__________________
Give me a pigfoot and a bottle of beer. On Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/153077...57692694097642 |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Thank you @Philip sir!
Some further work has been done; The Bufferplates have been completed, with additional details like the marker lights, loops for the crane hooks, and walkway supports... The Air hoses are now seperate parts; although they weren't so when I got this model printed, nevertheless, I decided to keep them printed in this instance... The next parts will be the bogies of the locomotive...
__________________
Modeling Indian Railways in Paper... Currently working on: WDM2, WDM3D, BNR 'N' Class Garratt and 747-8i/f Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCro...-w2CvteWbPGJ-A |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Another Update,
The bogies have been completed and I've attached them to the chassis! The 3D parts really make it look good and realistic, in my opinion... Regards, Prabal
__________________
Modeling Indian Railways in Paper... Currently working on: WDM2, WDM3D, BNR 'N' Class Garratt and 747-8i/f Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCro...-w2CvteWbPGJ-A |
Google Adsense |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Hi praba, This seems to very interesting, I can see the excellence you done on the model. Awesome
|
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Hi Prabal, nice to see you active again. I was wondering what was happening!
That's a super model - well done. Looks really great. Look forward to seeing it develop! Keep well too and look after yourself!
__________________
The SD40 is 55 now! |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
@ Priya
Thank you so much, ma'am @ Kevin WS Sir, even I was very restless due to my absence here... but now, I'm back! This model will be (Hopefully) one of the most detailed Indian Railway paper models out there! As for updates, The long hood of the locomotive has been completed, sans the details. The details will be added in the final stages of assembly to prevent damage... Till now, no issues have been found in the design, and everything fits like a glove... -Prabal
__________________
Modeling Indian Railways in Paper... Currently working on: WDM2, WDM3D, BNR 'N' Class Garratt and 747-8i/f Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCro...-w2CvteWbPGJ-A |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
It is looking better and better Prabal!
__________________
The SD40 is 55 now! |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
@ Kevin WS
Thank you sir! Your praise means a lot to me The "Long hood" of the locomotive is mostly done, with some parts remaining... I think it's time to move on to the Cab... My model comes with an option to build either a cab without interiors, or a cab with one. being the sucker for details that I am, I'm going for the latter option. The Cab Desk is small, the control levers are even smaller. They really tested my patience and skill... Will continue the build tomorrow! -Prabal
__________________
Modeling Indian Railways in Paper... Currently working on: WDM2, WDM3D, BNR 'N' Class Garratt and 747-8i/f Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCro...-w2CvteWbPGJ-A |
Google Adsense |
Tags |
indian, indianrailways, paperliners, railways, wdm3d |
|
|