Post by DRGW 5398 on Aug 12, 2009 23:39:00 GMT -5
Hello all,
Recently I picked up a Blue Box Athearn SP SW1500 after noticing the nice factory-added headlight detail...the full SP light show!
That's really all that looks nice, the SOUTHERN PACIFIC does not look bad, however, the cab number was terrible! Same goes for the pilot and fuel tank. For the most part, I knew that all this would need replacing or at least updating. Below I have a couple photos showing what I have done thus far as well as what will be added/removed.
The front and rear pilot (below) needed a total makeover!
All that molded on detail had to go and the new, correct details added, the photo below shows my current progress after I removed all detail and added the correct pilot extension and footboard/hose holder. MU's, pin lifters to come shortly.
The following photo shows the cab roof and the new horn location, the Athearn location is behind the numberboard housing, SP mounted the horn in the center of the housing. I also filled a few molding marks and sanded it smooth.
As you can see, I sanded off the cab number as it looked horrible, I'll re-decal it after the cab is repainted.
Many, many more details will be added, including drop steps, MU's, grabs, etc, etc, etc.
Please stay tuned for updates!
Recently I picked up a Blue Box Athearn SP SW1500 after noticing the nice factory-added headlight detail...the full SP light show!
That's really all that looks nice, the SOUTHERN PACIFIC does not look bad, however, the cab number was terrible! Same goes for the pilot and fuel tank. For the most part, I knew that all this would need replacing or at least updating. Below I have a couple photos showing what I have done thus far as well as what will be added/removed.
The front and rear pilot (below) needed a total makeover!
All that molded on detail had to go and the new, correct details added, the photo below shows my current progress after I removed all detail and added the correct pilot extension and footboard/hose holder. MU's, pin lifters to come shortly.
The following photo shows the cab roof and the new horn location, the Athearn location is behind the numberboard housing, SP mounted the horn in the center of the housing. I also filled a few molding marks and sanded it smooth.
As you can see, I sanded off the cab number as it looked horrible, I'll re-decal it after the cab is repainted.
Many, many more details will be added, including drop steps, MU's, grabs, etc, etc, etc.
Please stay tuned for updates!
