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Post by johnnetzlof on Oct 8, 2009 18:38:43 GMT -5
Some of you may have seen my "Back in the Game?" thread, in which I shared this picture:  (As always, click my thumbnails to make them bigger) I purchased the SD40-2s specifically to model two locomotives used in filming "Unstoppable," specifically 7346 and 1206. rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1746774rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1749567Well, I completed the tear-down, and began the painting process.  This is just the One SD40-2, I decided to keep the factory black on the walkways with this one.  Here they are mid-decaling after painting, when I ge tmoving on a project I tend to forget to take pictures along the way. And the two locomotives just about completed with the decaling:   More and Better pictures to follow soon! Once daylight rolls around again... |
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Post by m636 on Oct 8, 2009 18:48:23 GMT -5
Great job. It like it  Are you planning to make some freights cars to goes with your engines? Éric |
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Post by johnnetzlof on Oct 8, 2009 19:21:42 GMT -5
I have a few covered hoppers I'm getting ready to do for Trans-Grain, as well as some ex-Rock Island coal hoppers they borrowed from B&P for the shoot. Got the word today I'm Piggy-flu positive, so, Mandatory 7-days off work to play.
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Post by RunningExtra on Oct 8, 2009 19:41:43 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about the pig flu John, but you made quick work of those loco's, great job!!
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Post by icghogger on Oct 9, 2009 8:18:15 GMT -5
VERY Nice, John!!
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Post by johnnetzlof on Oct 9, 2009 18:58:25 GMT -5
  Not much in the way of Updates, I got the handrails installed on 7346, and about 85% of the decals completed on 1206. All that remains for the 1206 is the reflective sill stripes and misc. warning labels down the side. The pilots need to be painted yellow as well. On the 7346 I have a Plow to add to it for now, and the number boards need painted and decaled. Hopefully I'll have some better pictures after Wednesday! |
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Post by johnnetzlof on Oct 9, 2009 20:24:16 GMT -5
 MY HATS OFF to those who model KCS units with frequency! All of the SD40-2s for the movie were leased from Wheeling & Lake Erie (or dug out of a junkyard....) and are Ex KCS units, KCS had the brilliant idea of Bumble Bee stripes on the ends of their handrails. A very noticeable detail, which crossed my eyes to paint! And I've one done One unit of two, what of those with Fleets of KCS units*?!?! *Yes I'm aware Microscale has decals, roll with me here.... |
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Post by Santa Fe Sammy on Oct 10, 2009 9:39:01 GMT -5
Great job!
Those KCS "Barber pole" handrails are very nice!
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Post by johnnetzlof on Oct 10, 2009 21:54:39 GMT -5
Sorry Jay! I found a new "toy" with the thumbnails idea, anywho, I've updated the most recent ones and my new pictures will be "large" thumbnails (Pictures 700 pixels wide, which when clicked will go to the original)
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Post by johnnetzlof on Oct 15, 2009 14:39:52 GMT -5
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Post by Jack Napier on Oct 15, 2009 16:04:17 GMT -5
Nice job! I like the #1206 the best.
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Post by RunningExtra on Oct 15, 2009 19:13:38 GMT -5
Damn fine job John!!
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Post by johnnetzlof on Oct 15, 2009 20:55:59 GMT -5
The 1206 is the first locomotive for the movie I saw, caught it rolling through DuBois one day, not to mention it is a VERY nice paint scheme, I'm considering painting an SW1200 like that as well, but lettering it for A&W (my railroad) since the lettering is close.
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Post by icghogger on Oct 16, 2009 11:45:29 GMT -5
Way to Go, John, those turned out Great!!  |
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Post by Randy Earle on Oct 16, 2009 12:24:51 GMT -5
You got me lookin forward to the movie. Nice work!
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Post by jbaakko on Oct 30, 2009 2:13:04 GMT -5
Nice work!
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Post by TX&GC on Nov 21, 2010 1:11:05 GMT -5
New guy to the boards, so pardon me if this is a repeat question:
Where/how do you make your custom decals? my LHS is going out of business, and I dont need 80 sheets for 2 locomotives...
Nice work!
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Post by railfan on Nov 21, 2010 7:36:12 GMT -5
What railroad were these painted for? I know they were painted for the movie Unstopable, but i dont remember the railroads name.
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Post by jpwisc on Nov 21, 2010 8:03:40 GMT -5
It was the Allegheny and West Virginia RR
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Post by railfan on Nov 21, 2010 17:29:02 GMT -5
Allegheny! I knew it was West Virginia, but i thought the A was for Arizona! Thanks!
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Are you planning to make some freights cars to goes with your engines?
