Dash 9/ AC4400 project

[bnsf6892]

I'm considering purchasing a blue-box model, Ac4400 in BNSF, UP or SP or if I get a dash 9 in santa fe, UP or bnsf.

    So at this point I don't really know which paint scheme I will end up with, but I want to do some simple detailing, (windshield wipers, MU hoses, ditch lights grab irons, etc.) simple stuff someone with limited experience and limited tools can accomplish. I assume I would only need a pen vise for those parts (other than lights)?

If I can acquire a SP ac4400, this is the unit I would be attempting to model, www.flickr.com/photos/145448023@N08/36628106273/in/dateposted/


The SF and BNSF and UP road numbers are undecided at this point. Whatever unit is easiest/cheapest to acquire will be what I'm doing, hopefully I can get an SP or BNSF

Was curious if anyone could give a cost estimate on the detail parts. And also if I go through with this project I'm going to need a lot of help as I have very little experience.


Thanks,
Matt

[artur]

Going with a Athearn blue box will be the cheapest option. As for the details search for Details West #230 Detail Set on eBay 

[bnsf6892]

Any suggestions for a airbrush and compressor for basic weathering I don't think I need dual action, gravity feed seems better as well but I don't know what the best deal is.

[trev]

Single action Badger 200 is probably the better of the bunch

[bnsf6892]

Not gravity fed but this is a 200 series www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Brush-200-1-Siphon-Airbrush/dp/B000BPWT76
Just need to find a compressor to pair with it.

BTW I've decided on a BNSF ac4400 (no # decided yet) or BNSF dash 9 (h2 #4897)
I already have a kato ac4400, but I don't know if I want to mess it. Kato D9's are hard to find but that would be optimal.
I decided on Kato due to the fact I will have to do less shell modification.
my Pic of 4897
www.flickr.com/photos/145448023@N08/41396538144/in/photostream/

Thanks for all the help guys!

[nsc39d8]

If you are in need of Kato D9 in BNSF I have one in the H1 scheme I could part with.

[EMDX6043]

Jun 6, 2018 19:09:46 GMT -5 bnsf6892 said:

Any suggestions for a airbrush and compressor for basic weathering I don't think I need dual action, gravity feed seems better as well but I don't know what the best deal is.

In my opinion, a double-action is what you want if you're going to be doing weathering. I don't really use my single action all that much, but when I have, it's only been for "house painting". A d/a brush will allow you to feather your colors and provide greater control over paint delivery.

A double-action brush will function as a single-action, not the other way around too. It's better to spend a bit more on your gear and grow into it, rather than feeling the pain twice when you need to reinvest. Same philosophy with the gravity-feed...I like having the option of using the cup or jar, especially when I'm working on large areas like spraying flex track on the layout.

*Just my opinion, no warranty is expressed or implied-your mileage may vary.

[bnsf6892]

How much would you want for the d9? Any pics of it?

[bnsf6892]

Btw thx for the tip about the airbrush!

[bnsf6892]

Ok, I was recently given a trashed kato sd90 for free, the chassis is still fine so I plan on making an NS sd70acu. So this thread might be abandoned for a few months.