BN GP39-2

[riss2509]

  Well, adding this in here as its going to be a future project! Picked this unit up off evilbay about a month ago for $20. When I recieved it I was very shocked at the kitbash! Its very well done and clean, looks to be with some added Cannon parts also! For starters im adding a new Athearn frame, trucks. Ive got GP38-2 celcon handrails in 1 of my bins I can paint also. Will be adding DW AT-204 air tanks, possibly replace the 3 pane all weather window with an MLE product. This unit has additional weight strips added in the long hood so will have to figure the decoder location, detail up the fuel tank, sideframes. Redo the mount as the 4 pegs are broken off and add styrene strip to the pilot, mount via the frame. The end details I think im going to leave alone. The only issue I have found is where the dust bin ism has a slight downward angle towards the cab but I didnt even notice it till after sometime! Enjoy the pics!

[pacbelt]

Awesome find!!

[riss2509]

 As I take a break from detailing a BN fuel tender, I started on this puppy the other night. Removed the Inertial filter hatch, grills, and turbo hatch. As I stared at it more I just didnt want to deal with the hump between both. Need to finish some sanding, check the level of the detail and replace the parts with Cannon. The Turbo hatch I was able to save and will be place back on there. Some extremely minor putty work and it will be ready for repaint. Next Ill add the DW air tanks below. On the cab I removed the proto All weather window to add the MLE product. Also removed the front headlight as it wasnt straight. Touch ups, and drill the holes for the new window and it will be placed back together! A good start equals a great ending!!! Also, this will become BN #2732 after its all done, so far only have about $45 tied into this! Thanks fellas!





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[icghogger]

Looks like a Great Start, Eric, keep 'em coming!!

[riss2509]

Long hood almost complete! Needs lift rings, minor sanding, touch ups! Onto the cab next! Now time to cover up for the Tornado sirens going off west of me, Enjoy!

[pacbelt]

TAKE COVER!! Careful, man....
The long hood is looking great! Can't wait to see more!! Got my own project running on this section.
May be borrowing ideas from you!!

[m a y o r 79]

Hope the bad storms missed you.

The build is looking good, cant wait to see more. Wish i could find hidden gems like that on ebay.

[antlorch]

I like the new parts way better. It was a good looking model now it will and awesome looking model with all the improvements. Keep it going bud.

[riss2509]

Another update! I replaced the cab due to a bunch of pits and blemishes I hadnt seen. As I felt it was better to replace, I put my feelers out to find a BB, however, I remembered I had a RTR newer version in my junk box. With some fitting and modification it went on perfectly! I moved on today with painting and touch ups. I started to noticed alot of blemishes in the paint, I was able to gently wet sand some but im sure I missed a bunch. Oh well, the real units are peaches either right?!? Enjoy!

[riss2509]

2 more showing the DW air tanks, the sill needs more wet sanding to smooth.

[nwrrtrader]

It is looking great. Can't wait to see the finished product!!

[Deleted]

Nice work, this is a great find and awesome project.

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[tamaman]

Looking real good!

[diesel]

Hey Riss,

So, what you have here is an Athearn BB converted to a GP39-2? Sweet! I've never seen one done, although once again, I have that MR issue with a kitbash article for all 5 phases. I think this is the first time I've seen you post a project where you're replacing things like the dust bin cover and other long hood items. Are you new to that or have I just not seen it all? Looks like this is going to be a nice project in the end.

[riss2509]

Ya it was a crazy eBay find! I've detailed for years. However, I've been satisfied with the majority of models out there and added details appropriate to the unit. I've opted to increase my details but also keep it on the level as the units do get transported and don't want to spend the time to constantly fix details after. Call it a happy medium! I do need to get moving on some of my "last phase" projects and place the " early phase" projects on the back burner. So the days of me whipping stuff out have ended but the reward will be a great set of running motive power!

[riss2509]

Also, this unit had a lot of cannon details. But, the details @ the dust bin area was poorly applied and not straight. Removal, sanding, and replacement of the items worked out. There are some blemishes which I'll live with but light weathering will help bring it to life! Next up is decals, frame work.

[samoa switcher]

Nice find and Upgrade.

[diesel]

nice work then, I love a fixer upper. Can't wait to see the finished unit.