SSM 3Rd T & P 2 10 4 delivered

[cole7015]

UPS just delivered my SSM T & P 2 10 4 models I got 2 models # 610 in black and #618 in gray green.
These are Hugh models the boxes weigh 18 lbs each. I will post some picture later.

Regards

Bill Basden Delta models www.deltamodelsusa.com
consultant for 3rd rail on Mopac and T P models

[cole7015]

UPS just delivered my SSM T & P 2 10 4 models I got 2 models # 610 in black and #618 in gray green.
These are Hugh models the boxes weigh 18 lbs each. I will post some picture later.

Regards

Bill Basden Delta models http://www.deltamodelsusa.com
consultant for 3rd rail on Mopac and T P models

[texas&pacific]

Bill
They look awesome! I have always been intrigued by the description of the "russian iron" green-gray color on the boilers.
How do you think the color on this model compares?

[E7]

So Bill,

Having had these for awhile, how do they "stack up" in your opinion? I'm not very familiar with the T&P.

Rich

[cole7015]

Bill
They look awesome! I have always been intrigued by the description of the "russian iron" green-gray color on the boilers.
How do you think the color on this model compares?

I sent Scott a complete set of all the colors on a brass sheet to use as a guide. These were based
on actual paint chips from the Marshal Texas locomotive shops. In all cases the builder did just as he should.
MY samples and the model were spot on, The only thing I would have done was to have the gray green a little
more gloss but this is my preference only.

Regards
Bill Basden Delta Models www.deltamodelsusa.com design consultant for Sunset Models

[cole7015]

So Bill,

Having had these for awhile, how do they "stack up" in your opinion? I'm not very familiar with the T&P.

Rich

Rich thank you for your interest. When I got involved on this project, I told Scott i would provide a lot of
Data to help him produce this model. I think there was 20 lbs of material that I sent. He and the builder
did an Outstanding job to give you a quality model. IMHO there will never be another done in O scale
that would beat this. I have 2 models grey green #638 and a black #610.

The builder has captured the character of the pro type as the were during there time.

I was provide actual size drawings to critique for detail and painting placement. In both cases when I sent data back
for correction they followed it to the letter. This makes for a very accurate model for years to come.

The paint and Graphics are excellent----lighting also very nice cab lights dog house has a light---back up light.

Running qualities are excellent as well. I have only run this on DC but will get is switched over to DCC very shortly.
I do not know what else I can add about this the models weigh close to 18 lbs and will pull the wall down.

As it has been said, if you did not reserve you missed out on a fine model, Yes it was a lot of money at 1899.95 per
but well worth it. I firmly be leave these will hold there value and increase in value in the future.

Regards

Bill Basden Delta Models www.deltamodelsusa.com

[E7]

Bill, Glad to hear things went so well. Looks like your due diligence paid off in the end product! I've always thought a bit of color on steam (when appropriate) added to things and both engines look pretty special from viewing your pics! Congrats on a great job of research.

Rich

[bob turner]

It is an elegant model. Wonder what it will do to the value of the Max version?

I too like a little color on my steamers - there is a really nice discussion about Russia Iron in one of the large Dunscomb SP Steam books. The iron was heat treated and planished, and somehow attained not only green/gray/brown colors, but also resistance to corrosion.

[E7]

I have long thought that the SP green boilered (I think they were consolidations) brought in by Glacier Park was one of the best looking steamers ever done.

[Chris Webster]

This is an interesting take on the same T&P 2-10-4 prototype:
Ebay #223719929352 Texas & Pacific 2-10-4 2 Rail Brass O Scale Exquisite Model Super Rare

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Pretty, but way out of my budget as well as beyond anything that I would ever have use for other than to display on the mantle.

[ScaleCraft]

This is an interesting take on the same T&P 2-10-4 prototype:
Ebay #223719929352 Texas & Pacific 2-10-4 2 Rail Brass O Scale Exquisite Model Super Rare

Scale City Designs. Had discussions on his offerings before here.

Don't know. Found a lot of photos of that class engine, but none with American Flyer drivers (WIDE white sidewalls). Always tire white, driver not. Never found one with lagging and cylinder covers that color. Had to have been a special run or something 50 years ago or more for the prototype.




running in Southern livery.

Anybody have prototype info on the paint scheme?

[bob turner]

Scale City is one of us. He can ask any price he wants. I do not know if these models sell at those prices - maybe he can tell us?