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Post by zdave on Jun 18, 2020 9:59:25 GMT -5
Of course, I have to ask, too, Hans. What month for the beautiful Delaware and Hudson, realizing it could change? I'm busy redoing my layout for the 60s/70s and want to know, so I know how fast I need to spend my money and wear out my fingers. I won't bother you for Phase 2 RS3 release dates. Yet.  Dave |
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Post by lwr21 on Jun 18, 2020 10:25:37 GMT -5
Hans, we appreciate what you, Rob, and your team have created here. This has been a very exciting year for z scalers, and it looks like the excitement will continue for a good while! Thank you.
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Post by zman on Jun 19, 2020 13:46:40 GMT -5
Could you please post an anticipated release date for of the RS3 run Rob? It might help with the anxiety we all feel. lol
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Post by Commodore on Jun 19, 2020 14:15:09 GMT -5
Could you please post an anticipated release date for of the RS3 run Rob? It might help with the anxiety we all feel. lol The locomotive that I really, really want will be released ....just after I had to give the dentist all of my cash. 😂 I should be expecting an emergency root canal in October! |
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Post by Rob Albritton on Jun 19, 2020 16:25:14 GMT -5
Could you please post an anticipated release date for of the RS3 run Rob? It might help with the anxiety we all feel. lol Hi Guys, This is subject to change, but right now the initial plan is to release all road names by March 2021 in this order. I repeat THIS MAY CHANGE!!! D&H RS3 ATSF RSD4 NYC RS3 SP RSD5 C&O RSD5 NH RS3 UP RS2 SOU RS3 MILW RS3 CN RS3 PRR RS3 DRGW RS3 GN RS3 BN RS3 SSW RS3 SAL RS3 CP RS3 We hope you enjoy these little locomotives as much as we enjoyed bringing this project to life. Cheers, -Rob(A) AZL |
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Post by zdave on Jun 19, 2020 17:47:01 GMT -5
Oh, wow! I need to get busy! Thanks, Rob.
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Post by Curn on Jun 25, 2020 10:57:22 GMT -5
There seems to be quite a bit of variability in the actual Alco units as to which side of the locomotive the 3 panel cab windows were on. With the AZL model, is it possible to rotate the cab 180°? Or is the cab designed to only go on 1 way?
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Post by marmot on Jun 26, 2020 21:56:24 GMT -5
I realize this is really a long shot. Would the 3-axle trucks of the RSD-4/5 be swappable into a GP7/9 chassis with the goal of making an SD7/9? I don't own these yet, so I don't know how "out there" this question is. Thanks.
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Post by marmot on Jun 26, 2020 22:25:14 GMT -5
Oh, I just noticed the wheelbase of an SD7 is actually longer than a GP7, so it wouldn't be that simple even if it works. Well, if it would work it might open up some other possibilities anyway.
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Jun 26, 2020 23:31:36 GMT -5
I will revisit the issue of turning the cab 180 degrees later. I am away from my office for two weeks and need to look at the CAD files.
Also, based on the RS/RSD sales results we could add more products from this time period. Freight cars or maybe even the above mentioned SD7/SD9.
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Post by marmot on Jun 27, 2020 0:39:22 GMT -5
I just noticed the SD7 is only 5 feet longer than an RSD-4/5. So one possibility for a near-term solution for a SD7/9 is I'll just use the RSD-4/5 chassis as is with a custom shell. If AZL would eventually make SD7/9's, I'm sure it would look better than what I would do for a custom attempt. Thanks.
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Post by Rob Albritton on Jun 27, 2020 17:08:49 GMT -5
Oh, I just noticed the wheelbase of an SD7 is actually longer than a GP7, so it wouldn't be that simple even if it works. Well, if it would work it might open up some other possibilities anyway. Most folks just use the smaller N scale decals from the railroad they need. Some print their own. |
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Post by Commodore on Jun 27, 2020 18:54:43 GMT -5
Oh, I just noticed the wheelbase of an SD7 is actually longer than a GP7, so it wouldn't be that simple even if it works. Well, if it would work it might open up some other possibilities anyway. Most folks just use the smaller N scale decals from the railroad they need. Some print their own. Yikes! 😋 |
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Post by Curn on Jun 29, 2020 9:42:17 GMT -5
I would purchase all #s of SP SD9s. Backbone of the NWP roster. Bloody nose scheme please.
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Jul 2, 2020 12:06:21 GMT -5
A note on the cab side windows. It is possible to rotate the cab 180, but it will not align well with handrails and the battery box door will be a little off.
During the initial design period I identified 3 different side window configurations. There are always some choices to be made when making a locomotive and we chose to go with one common cab that fit most roadnames. Several railroads also used Bay Windows which we did not produce. Could be a nice aftermarket item.
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