Friday, January 8, 2016

Sunset Southern Crescent E8's - Update and Reservation Status

Update for anyone ever wanting a more affordable (alternate to $2k brass) O-scale E8A in the iconic Southern Crescent Green.

Sunset only has 10 reservations out of the 20 needed. If you want a show piece or were on the fence, now is the time. 2R or 3R. They are expected to come in around Summer 2016, subject to delay, but its usually not more than a few months.

Southern-Specific details:
They will get the rooftop airtanks - straight from the CEO's mouth.
They will have the correct shade of green, using the same shade of green as True Color TCP-128 Southern Green.
I am working to have other road-specific details, etc modeled correctly within budget.
I'm not sure they will have the right air reservoirs on either side of the fuel tanks, but I will probably craft, mold, and cast correct air reservoirs to fix that and offer them to others if they so desire to swap them out.

I have reviewed the E8 body CAD drawings and things are dimensionally correct.  Some other minor items will be fixed.
I will be in charge of reviewing the Southern paint and detail drawings for accuracy.  I will make sure this is done right.

I figure I should state that I have no financial incentive in this.  I still pay the same price and volunteer my time to make sure this model is accurate within budget allowed.  The only thing I get is a better model in the end. (or a model at all if there are enough reservations)

If you decide you want a unit, contact 3rd Rail/Sunset Models to reserve: