The fuel tanks on second-generation EMD locomotives are
made by welding the end sheet onto the fuel tank from the
outside. This means the end pieces are slightly larger than the
sides of the tank. To simulate this, cut two pieces of .010” sty-
rene sheet that are .500”x1.5”. Glue one piece on each end;
once the glue is dry, hold a scrap piece of .010” styrene sheet
against the oversize end piece and trim it flush as shown in
[46]. Once the rough cutting is done, use the same scrap of
.010” styrene and a small file to shape the new end sheets to
their final profile as seen in [47]. Sand with fine sandpaper as
necessary to remove any marks left by filing. You should now
have a .010” lip around each end of the fuel tank.
Now build new sides for the frame from pieces of .020”x.080”
styrene strip. Add additional layers as necessary to match the
rest of the frame. Test-fit the motor to make sure the styrene
46. Cutting new styrene fuel tank end plates.
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