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Post by cpcnguy on May 20, 2014 12:14:40 GMT -5
So I received a proto 2k Railink gp38-2 today. #2002. Other then the bell rolling around in the box, I'm impressed with it. I am considering renumbering it to 3873. This unit will also get dcc and sound as well. I'm more then open to suggestions too guys, as i'm fairly new to the game! Stay tuned!  |
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Post by cpcnguy on May 20, 2014 12:39:29 GMT -5
Another project I have is what looks like a kit bashed CN GP40-2W. Picked it up for nothing, but needs a lot of tlc. Haven't decided what I want to do with it yet. My original thoughts were to make it RMPX 9431, but now I'm undecided! Needs a lot of work. Can anyone tell what manufacturer it is from the picture?   |
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Post by iomalley on May 20, 2014 13:23:18 GMT -5
9450 is an Atlas (Roco) GP40 with (probably) a Canadian Prototype Replica widecab on it. This was 'THE' way to build a CN widecab before Athearn did the GP40-2.
With some minor details it could look pretty good, you need to paint the roof black tho, remove the dyn brakes and toss those garbage handrails. (you'll notice the other side railing raises up at a step that isn't there)
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Post by cpcnguy on May 20, 2014 14:05:43 GMT -5
Your spot on sir! Thank you. Lots of glue marks on it too. I may strip it right down and save the cab for another project. Very rarely am I satisfied with any handrails. I have to hit up the hobby store and stock up on some detailing supplies.
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Post by railfansd40t2 on Jun 14, 2014 18:08:08 GMT -5
I like the paint job on the Raillink units
Paulie
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Post by cpcnguy on Jun 16, 2014 11:32:24 GMT -5
I like the paint job on the Raillink units Paulie Imo probably one of the best there is. Too bad its a fallen flag now! |
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Post by railfansd40t2 on Jun 16, 2014 20:51:41 GMT -5
I noticed on this model what looks to be a split fuel tank and growing up in the Detroit area where I saw a lot of the Canadian power and then as an adult while out chasing trains with my brother do I ever remember seeing any Geep40-2's with fuel tanks like this. Now that being said I am asking you Canadian railroaders if that is prototypical and I just never saw one or is this just the model manufactures way of doing it?
Paulie
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Post by cpcnguy on Jun 22, 2014 15:44:47 GMT -5
I noticed on this model what looks to be a split fuel tank and growing up in the Detroit area where I saw a lot of the Canadian power and then as an adult while out chasing trains with my brother do I ever remember seeing any Geep40-2's with fuel tanks like this. Now that being said I am asking you Canadian railroaders if that is prototypical and I just never saw one or is this just the model manufactures way of doing it? Paulie I don't believe they are prototypical of the cn gp40's. Every unit that I have seen are one solid smooth tank. |
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Post by cpcnguy on Jun 22, 2014 16:12:08 GMT -5
So I was messing around with some paint. The dull paint on the roof definitely looks better. The gloss nose paint looks too new. I have located a gp38 and gp40 (non db, thanks iomalley) frame and body that I may put the cab on to. Haven't decided yet, but there is lots of time for that.  |
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Post by CP_8530 on Jun 22, 2014 23:39:30 GMT -5
The split fuel tank here, IIRC, was just a modelers' convenience to get to the tabs that separated the body from the chassis. Many have filled that gap with styrene and putty to improve the appearance of the models. It's often a good thing to start with some older models, it gives one something to practice on with without going out, buying say an Athearn Genesis GP40-2 for top dollar, and being too overwhelmed with breaking some of the many details to do anything with it  . If you wanted to build up a simple GP40-2L/W, you could always plop that cab on a non-dynamic brake Athearn GP40-2. Of course, you might start wanted to upgrade everything else on it too...so it may be good to set a scope for the project. |
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Post by cpcnguy on Jun 23, 2014 9:53:33 GMT -5
The split fuel tank here, IIRC, was just a modelers' convenience to get to the tabs that separated the body from the chassis. Many have filled that gap with styrene and putty to improve the appearance of the models. It's often a good thing to start with some older models, it gives one something to practice on with without going out, buying say an Athearn Genesis GP40-2 for top dollar, and being too overwhelmed with breaking some of the many details to do anything with it . If you wanted to build up a simple GP40-2L/W, you could always plop that cab on a non-dynamic brake Athearn GP40-2. Of course, you might start wanted to upgrade everything else on it too...so it may be good to set a scope for the project. That's the plan for the cab. I have a couple donor gp40 non db waiting. So many projects, so little time. I'm glad I have a bunch of older units, like you said, to practice on. Eventually want to build and have the whole railink fleet (with a few cn units, ofcourse!). |
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Post by railfansd40t2 on Jun 23, 2014 10:33:49 GMT -5
Thank you for answering about the fuel tank guys
Paulie
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