MDC Hustler Mining Loco Bash

[vsmith]

MDC Hustler Mining Loco Bash

My latest little creation, I got a MDC Hustler from an LSC member, I've always liked this engine as they were great for bashing but they can have weak gearing so are not very good pullers for more than 3 mini cars, also for whatever reason they made the cab 1/32 scale so it doesnt work scalewise with almost everything. So I thought if I left the cab off, it could then be built to any scale based on the driver placed in it, 1/22.5 in this case, I also left the sideframes off as most critters and dinkys have solid sideframes, so this is the pre-paint results:

Lousy Pics as usual... ???

 

[Madman]

Good one Vic. Those come up on Evilbay now and then, but they seem to be getting a bit pricey.

 

[vsmith]

Yeah but I never see them actually sell at the nutty prices being asked for them. I would not pay more than $50the because I know these all too well .

 

[Madman]

Agree totally

 

[vsmith]

Finally got the MDC Mining Loco painted and weathered, sadly these are the best pics I can muster right now, one of my New Years Projects is to build a real photo booth!

Chief Mechanic Homer expresses his approval of the project...or he's found a pizza.

 

[trammayo]

It sure looks like a purposeful little addition to your roster. Nice one!

 

[gregh]

Very nice work. I like these little locos but have no place for them on my line.

Could you use a Hartland Mack as the motor for these types? They seem to be available for around $50 new. Or are they too big?

 

[vsmith]

Very nice work. I like these little locos but have no place for them on my line.

Could you use a Hartland Mack as the motor for these types? They seem to be available for around $50 new. Or are they too big?

Sure you can: