Norfolk Southern OMI C40-9

[nsgev0]

Well after sever C40-9 builds, Ive finally decided to purchase my first Overland Models engine. I picked up the engine used and it was originally unpainted. After I stripped it (it comes from the factory with a clear coat), I added the primer. Next comes the black, followed by a new clear coat and decals. Though there really isn't and more details to add to the locomotive, there a few modifications I have to add to make room for lights and a decoder. I drilled out the solid ditch lights and drilled holes in the shell to make room for the feeder wires. Though there isn't a lot of customizing going on, I still thought Id share some picture of the unit. The details are pretty neat on this one. 

[bgfireman]

How did you remove the clear coat, and could you share some dcc wiring pictures?
thanks Alan

[nsgev0]

The engine is now finished with LED lighting and Tsunami sound. I used floquil engine black and shellscale C40-9 decals. The weathering was done with an airbrush and custom mixed colors.

[upguy1981]

Great looking model

[bbrunell]

Well done on the paint, decals, and weathering. It's too bad that brass carries a high price, it would look great in a consist pulling a coal drag or tank cars enroute to a refinery. I'd love to see a couple of these units together -

-bill

[tamaman]

Great job on this unit!

[tankcarsrule]

It looks great, makes me wish I'd kept mine.

Bobby