SD70ACe Shell Project - Updates -

Greetings!

Wanted to let all Z scalers, who have a financial interest in the SD70ACe Shell project, know what stage the project is in at this time.

Before I left home for the last job, the first mold of the cab, walkway and the main body was depleted. I was able to cast near 20 shells before the molds gave out. Since that moment, David sent me the original cab, walkway, and main body to make mold number 2. Before I left home, mold number 2 was completed and is now awaiting my return home to start casting round 2. I am hoping to also cast near 20 shells from this set of molds. If not, I will make a third set of molds.

Currently I have a professional etcher approving artwork for the brass handrails and side panels. Today I did not receive a response from the etcher so I'm hoping this artwork is A-OK and ready to go for etching. This etch will produce up to 70 sets of handrails for the castings. At present the count of requested SD70ACe shells are near 35. This is not counting the handrails due to David and myself for our own use. What I am hoping is that all 70 etches are perfect with no bad spots.

At this time I am not taking any more requests for shells. Depending on the total outcome of molds and castings and the total number of extra handrails, at that time a few more SD70ACe shells might come available.

Outraged, Discouraged, Upset, Mad, "P-O'd", Cursing me and my family! If you have paid for a SD70ACe shell and have a concern or are upset with the amount of time this project is taking, you can email me and I will return your funds via Paypal. I am sorry for the long term of this project, but my job does not allow me time to work my hobby like I would like to. Just send me an email. Remember, my TNT-z email is no longer applicable. Email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Hope everyone is having a Great Day!!

Hobo Tim

Tim,

Thanks for the update.
As I've told you before, as far as I am concerned take all the time you need, you have to set your priorities.
I will be happy whenever they get here.

It is great to see your participation on ZCS once again. I think I can speak for others, your input has been missed.

Looking forward to more posts.


Thanks,
Jerry

Woo Hoo

After more than 2 1/2 years of working on this project, today all but one shell kit will be placed in the care of the US Postal Service for delivery to all those who requested a SD70ACe shell kit(s).

Hopefully, soon we will begin to see photos of SD70ACe shells appear in the photo gallery!

Looking for Mike Donders!!!

Mike, need you address to ship your shell. You are the only person who has yet to reply to my emails. Please email me your mailing address.

Look forward to all the different paint schemes!!

Hobo Tim

Didn't Mike sell all his Z Scale several months ago in a lump sum, and get out of the hobby altogether?

-Robert

pray59 wrote:

Didn't Mike sell all his Z Scale several months ago in a lump sum, and get out of the hobby altogether?

-Robert

Hmmmmmm!!!

If this is true, then I have a delima. He answers not his zscaletrains email. Does anyone know how I might contact him?

I found an M Donders in BC, Canada! Was Mike from Canada??

Hobo Tim:(

pray59 wrote:

Didn't Mike sell all his Z Scale several months ago in a lump sum, and get out of the hobby altogether?

-Robert

Robert, are you thinking of the Mike who was in the tri states group I believe? Maybe I have the wrong name.........

Loren,

You ever had a Mike Donders order from you? Believe his email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Would have to look again at SD70ACe list again.

pause.....

Yep, that is his email. Can't mistaken it for another scale if you had too!!!

I'm putting out an APB (All Points Bulletin) on Mike Donders!!!

If anyone knows who or where he is please have him contact me.

Thanks!

Hobo Tim

Tim,
I have sold to him as one of my customers, but a virus screwed up my entire email address book and I'm slowly rebuilding it one contact at a time. So bottom line is I no longer have Mike's email address.

tealplanes wrote:

Tim,
I have sold to him as one of my customers, but a virus screwed up my entire email address book and I'm slowly rebuilding it one contact at a time. So bottom line is I no longer have Mike's email address.

Thanks Loren!

Last resort is to ask Mr. Ztrack if he can assist me in my contact effort!

Hobo Tim

Ok, all worked out. Case is officially closed!!! Now on with Z!!!!!

Thanks!!!

Hobo Tim

I have posted a build guide full of photos at the following link. 20 sections total.

www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=93515&page=30

Enjoy

Hobo Tim