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Post by dR. T. dAmAgE PhD on Aug 13, 2014 11:17:34 GMT -5
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Post by icghogger on Aug 13, 2014 13:44:10 GMT -5
Awesome Job, Gary, UB da MAN!!
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Post by ednadolski on Aug 13, 2014 16:32:12 GMT -5
Another eye-popper for sure Gary! Reminds me of the ex-SP units I had seen on the POTB (regrettably that line was severely damaged by a storm, and now those units are *really* rusting away).
PS - your recent MRH article was fab!
Ed
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Post by dR. T. dAmAgE PhD on Aug 14, 2014 8:48:04 GMT -5
ROBERT:I sincerely appreciate the nice comment! I don't do too many locomotives, therefore I don't post up here at DD as often as I should. I am rather unfamiliar with so many other roads beyond the compass of the SP or SSW. I with hold a bit of apprehension should the thought of tackling a locomotive model outside of the SP / SSW parameters. Thank You Robert..your positive assessment breeds genuine encouragement.
ED: Seriously awesome to catch an upbeat gesture from you as well. It has been awhile. I honestly miss seeing some of your projects Ed! I thoroughly understand and can relate to limited time to produce...if that is perhaps your situation? I just know that your models are hands down some of the finest examples the hobby knows. You still maintain a chair at TWS and a page there awaits another one of your next weathered / detailed models.
Thank you for the generous words on this SD9E Ed and the MRH article.
Thanks again guys!
GaRy
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Post by Kiro on Aug 14, 2014 15:55:10 GMT -5
Awesome work, congratulations! Were the photos taken in a layout? Cheers
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Post by gnsteve on Aug 14, 2014 22:50:02 GMT -5
Nicely done. I appreciate your coloring, fading and shading. You have a gift for reproducing life size color patterns (whether rust, grime or fire damage) onto models.
Steve
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Post by dR. T. dAmAgE PhD on Aug 15, 2014 8:51:04 GMT -5
JOE: Much thanks friend! Actually the photos were snapped on a variety of outdoor diorama settings.
STEVE: Hello again!...it is nice to catch a generous comment from you. This one in particular became kind of a "proving ground' for trying out some new fade techniques with blending two different colors of oil paint. Normally for anything in SP gray,..I use a multi layer acrylic wash as a base before the weathering mediums are applied.
I sincerely appreciate the feedback here at DD (as much of a ghost that I am here).
Thanks again fellas!
GaRy
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Post by antlorch on Aug 15, 2014 10:34:22 GMT -5
Gary that is a awesome model. I have always had a soft spot for the SD9 and yours looks great. How does the BLI version compare to the LL one?
You know you seem to have this special bond with older SP stuff, like the 2 of you where meant to be as one, the SP and your weathering walk hand and hand. I always look forward to so sweet SP weathered stuff from you being it an engine or freight car.
Thanks for sharing this prototype with us.
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Post by dR. T. dAmAgE PhD on Aug 15, 2014 17:43:01 GMT -5
ANTHONY: Nothing like typing out a long winded reply just to have the default erase everything! Lol...not the first time it has happened to me here or on our forum. (must be a proboards thing?)...anyways,... I'm definitely not in the habit of retyping everything all over again (wish this system had a "saved draft" system to retrieve lost text). I will try to abbreviate and reiterate my first typed reply to you.
As for the "dreaded" line in the post intro?..that, in essence was directed for your exclusive amusement Anthony. That being said, If my memory still serves me to capacity,...I could swear that during our phone conversation a couple of months ago, that you said that you were not a huge fan of Kato, nor Broadway locomotive models? Nonetheless,...I am not a huge fan of either of those manufactures myself. Athearn Genesis and some R-T-R Athearn models capture my attention to the fullest.
You ask my preference between the BLI versus the LL on this SD9? It's kind of ironic that you ask this Anthony because,..I literally purchased one of each version at the same time. Both have their attributes and both have their downfalls. I will try to list what I did not like and like about the LL version first,...
The LL version dislikes include the lift rings being overly out of scale, the coupler configuration is ludicrous IMO. Some strange L shaped armerature that does not allow a large SP plow to be attached to the pilot (front and rear). Unless the armerature is cut off and or replaced with styrene shims,...the whole configuration is unorthodox in my opinion. I have seen and read some great info at the SPMS forum on how to go about replacing the coupler pockets on the Walthers LL version but it didn't seem worth the time and hassle when BLI was offering a version of the SD9 as an alternative. I do like the LL "channeled" stanchions and handrails as opposed to the "first delivery" solid pole type that is offered on the BLI. In fact, I tried to swap the two systems but of course,..there were the inevitable alignment issues that said different. I did like that the cab doors open on the LL version but the overall color of the unit also made me balk at employing it before the BLI for this project. Summarily, the LL had a bit more issues that I disagreed with as opposed the Broadway model for a base to this SD9 project. I will however create yet another project, post SPSF merger SD9 situation with the LL at a later point . you know..blank both sets of light packages and add the rotary beacon etc.
As for the Broadway limited version? ..didn't like the factory color and the crew member figures inserted into the cab (something of which was immediately rectified "removed"). I didn't like the 5000 series reporting marks on the BLI and I removed the vertical fuel tank breather pipe set ups on both sides of the locomotive to better match the prototype that I had chosen for reference. I did have to re assign the 3 chime Nathan to it's proper location over the cab, add the electric cabinet hump hood, the speed recorder cable, plow, mu's, trainline, pin lifter lever handles, whip antenna stand and antenna itself, sand filler cap, sunshade tracks and shades, arm rests, SP SD 9 full light package forward and blanked package aft. etc. etc. All in all before the weathering stage, the BLI was a superior selection as opposed the LL version. Still, both act as decent bases for these type of modification projects IMO.
Growing up my nearly my entire life in Colfax, California (on the Donner Sub) lends to the concept how the "filthy SP / SSW" type of equipment sets the pace for my weathering projects. It would seem that the images of countless SP manifest trains or otherwise is permanently etched upon my recollections and it just seems to advance as second nature when I take on an SP project. Put some other road model in my hand with a proto reference flick and watch me founder like a sinking ship! lol. I just think the synonymous factor in my relationship with SP / SSW modeling is the idea of being around it all of my life. Besides all of that other rubbish Anthony,..to me,..Gray is a fairly easy common denominator color when it comes to weathering. In laymans terms...gray is one of the easier colors to manipulate. I guess I am lucky to have been around a railroad that rarely, if EVER washed or kept up on the condition of their equipment (aesthetically speaking).
Your thorough assessments and feedback Anthony leaves me feeling that "one of the pros" confirmed a thumbs up on one of my projects and for that,..am I sincerely thankful! Much appreciate the feedback my friend!
BTW: That locomotive in your avatar has always captured my attention!
GaRy
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Post by mrlfan on Aug 16, 2014 16:37:04 GMT -5
Gary that is some outstanding modeling on that engine. I wouldn't expect anything less from you. I have admired your work on your site and this forum for a while and it is truly inspirational. Glenn Hoover
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Post by dR. T. dAmAgE PhD on Aug 16, 2014 20:58:11 GMT -5
GLENN: YES!!!...it's the elusive Glenn Hoover! I was hoping that you might hitch a lift with Perry Lambert or Butch down to Collinsville this year Glenn so that we could finally shake hands and meet!. I know you do the Benton KS show annually and perhaps I need to make a showing there at some point. In fact I would come to that show just to finally extend my hand to meet up with you. Hell,..I'm certain that someday we will make acquaintance huh?
Your nice comments here are well appreciated Glenn,..thank you considerably!
HEY!...How about the Seahawks thus far ?...41 -14 last night....impressive preseason throw down on SD.... I'm pumped!
GaRy
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Post by mrlfan on Aug 16, 2014 21:21:50 GMT -5
Gary I would love to go to St. Louis, but that is right in middle of our peak season at the mower shop. I do plan to go one of these days though. I would like to finally meet you at either Benton or somewhere else as I have heard nothing but good and crazy things about you. LOL. The Seahawks are looking like they want another ring this year. I stayed up late and watched that butt kicking last night. I know it was only preseason but still. Glenn
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Post by dR. T. dAmAgE PhD on Aug 17, 2014 1:25:16 GMT -5
..... I have heard nothing but good and crazy things about you. LOL. Glenn ....and it is ALL true Glenn!....well maybe except for the silly rumor that Myself and Brian Banna did a Tandem bungee jump off of the top of the St. Louis Gateway Arch! .......that was last year! GaRy
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