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Post by cpcnguy on May 23, 2014 15:42:05 GMT -5
So this will be my first project on here. Not really a difficult one. Bought a proto 2k gp38-2 numbered 2002. Considering changing it to #3873. I painted the handrails since they came blue, and should be black and yellow. Just did the black with a paint pen, but haven't found the correct yellow for the lower portions. Have to relocate the horn, and add a few detail parts, including ditch lights on both ends. Let the fun begin!
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Post by cpcnguy on Jun 22, 2014 16:05:42 GMT -5
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Post by enginseer on Jun 23, 2014 7:42:16 GMT -5
Painting the handrails really helps out a lot.
The plastic has that "see-through" quality.
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Post by cpcnguy on Jun 23, 2014 8:52:12 GMT -5
Painting the handrails really helps out a lot. The plastic has that "see-through" quality. Definitely. Imo they looked extremely cheap and flimsy. Next, I have to relocate the horn to the long hood, add the mu receptacles, and track down some ditch lights. Anyone have any suggestions on the best place to get the lights? I may do an led conversion, but I've never done it before. Also will have to track down the number details as well... www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=5271 |
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Post by railfansd40t2 on Jul 1, 2014 18:20:04 GMT -5
I like the changes it really made a big difference and I am sure the other details you want to add will make it even better
Nice work
Paulie
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Post by cpcnguy on Jul 1, 2014 21:38:15 GMT -5
Thanks you sir. Being a newbie I figured starting with something simple would be best. Reading other threads on here sure helps!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 21:35:05 GMT -5
what a little paint will do to help with the appearance of an engine or car
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Post by cpcnguy on Oct 28, 2014 17:07:08 GMT -5
dcc and sound on its way! Can't wait!
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Post by grabbem88 on Oct 28, 2014 22:01:22 GMT -5
I got one of those but left it stock since I didn't ever find info on it.. I thought that model was rare lol..
So what decoder are you using?
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Post by cpcnguy on Oct 28, 2014 22:06:42 GMT -5
Seems to be! It was the first one I had ever seen so I snagged it. I ordered the digitrax DH165L0 and soundbug. I WOULD like to do the led lights and install working ditch as well, but my kaslo gp9rm project has kept me busy on my days off! I will do it at some point soon!
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Post by grabbem88 on Oct 29, 2014 8:15:27 GMT -5
Hmm I could have sworn these were special request from a bank firm that had money in the railroad???
I think in the past 4 yrs I seen 1 pop up on eBay and they wanted almost $200.00 for it.. Makes me chuckle cause I paid $20.00 for mine cause it had a noise.. Took the worm gear washers out and it's the most quite of my collection.
Definately gonna watch your work so I might get ideas
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Post by grabbem88 on Oct 29, 2014 8:19:02 GMT -5
Also I blew that pic up to get a better look at everything and I see blue not black a very dark blue but not black
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Post by cpcnguy on Oct 29, 2014 13:26:48 GMT -5
Also I blew that pic up to get a better look at everything and I see blue not black a very dark blue but not black On the handrails you mean? |
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Post by grabbem88 on Oct 29, 2014 21:57:28 GMT -5
Yes handrails they look greasy blue?
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Post by cpcnguy on Oct 29, 2014 23:36:39 GMT -5
Yes handrails they look greasy blue? Probably just a bit of the blue bleeding through the paint. They do only have one coat. I assure you the paint was black though  |
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Post by grabbem88 on Oct 30, 2014 10:18:14 GMT -5
I actually like your way better and those handrails on this model look translucent
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Post by cpcnguy on Oct 30, 2014 16:07:28 GMT -5
Thanks! Still waiting on the decoder. Snail mail sucks. Wish I had a LHS!
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Post by cpcnguy on Nov 3, 2014 12:18:56 GMT -5
Hmm I could have sworn these were special request from a bank firm that had money in the railroad??? I think in the past 4 yrs I seen 1 pop up on eBay and they wanted almost $200.00 for it.. Makes me chuckle cause I paid $20.00 for mine cause it had a noise.. Took the worm gear washers out and it's the most quite of my collection. Definately gonna watch your work so I might get ideas I Well if you want to part with it let me know. Hell you could even make money off of it! I'm a sucker for Railink units. Oops... I shouldn't of said that! lol... |
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Post by grabbem88 on Nov 3, 2014 15:22:30 GMT -5
Lol $20.00 justifies that I can install sound,speakers,and leds and maybe detail where as when I spend $200.00 or better they get what they get..
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Post by cpcnguy on Nov 3, 2014 16:15:41 GMT -5
Lol $20.00 justifies that I can install sound,speakers,and leds and maybe detail where as when I spend $200.00 or better they get what they get.. True enough! My decoder should be here tomorrow. I'll post some pics for you! |
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