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Post by highroller on Nov 22, 2009 12:50:23 GMT -5
Here is a pic of my CN GP-40-2W project. Athearn blue box GP-40-2, Details Associate wide cab, Cannon & Co. rear end and inertial grill. This is a low cost mod since most parts are made from scratch using styrene e.g.: electrical box, brake recess, non dynamic brake cover, steps assembly, snow shields. I still need to do some modification to the anticlimber and cab to make it more accurate.
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Post by wpdivwldr on Nov 22, 2009 14:53:59 GMT -5
There are good uses for the blue boxes..looks good to me
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dmir
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Post by dmir on Nov 22, 2009 22:49:01 GMT -5
Nice scratch work!
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Post by highroller on Nov 23, 2009 21:33:01 GMT -5
PEIR
I plan to do the CN 9468 North America paint scheme.
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Post by icghogger on Dec 1, 2009 11:34:51 GMT -5
Lookin' Good!
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Post by CP_8530 on Dec 2, 2009 2:20:51 GMT -5
PEIR I plan to do the CN 9468 North America paint scheme. Looks like you're off to a good start! I shot that unit back in 2008 in the Toronto area. It appears to have had some patching done on a few engine hood doors on the right side:  |
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Post by highroller on Dec 2, 2009 23:41:40 GMT -5
gtwhogger, on the picture the snow shields are only attached with tape thats why they are not flush. Mrdan, nice detailed picture ! Here is some new work done on the front and rear parts.
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Post by highroller on Dec 2, 2009 23:42:58 GMT -5
rear end anticlimber
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Post by highroller on Dec 2, 2009 23:43:44 GMT -5
a last pic for this time.
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Post by highroller on Dec 11, 2009 22:45:32 GMT -5
Some progress done.
I replaced the old Athearn Blue Box motor/drive/trucks with newer RTR parts. The wheels are now 40" instead of the oversize 42" and it is a big improvement in the overall appearance of the model.
I applied a base coat of Floquil (solvent based) primer to make the acrylic paint stick to the Athearn factory paint.
The color for this project are Testor Model Master Chevy Engine Red, Polly Scale Reefer white and Engine black. I will use Microscale decals for the yellow stripes from their CN North America set.
Thats it for now, more to come soon.
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Post by highroller on Dec 16, 2009 23:48:25 GMT -5
Two freshly painted models. My Dash 2W with CN North America scheme an Atlas GP-40 to be decorated as an Illinois Central Operation Lifesaver model.
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Post by highroller on Dec 16, 2009 23:51:09 GMT -5
The other side.
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Post by highroller on Dec 16, 2009 23:51:57 GMT -5
On my layout.
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Post by icghogger on Dec 17, 2009 10:20:50 GMT -5
Those are really nice! Can't wait to see them finished.  |
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Post by highroller on Dec 17, 2009 23:22:06 GMT -5
I applied some decals today and now it start to look good to my taste.
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Post by highroller on Dec 17, 2009 23:23:05 GMT -5
side
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Post by highroller on Dec 17, 2009 23:24:06 GMT -5
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Post by highroller on Dec 17, 2009 23:26:42 GMT -5
I started the other side.
Thats it for today.
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Post by highroller on Dec 18, 2009 21:56:55 GMT -5
Decal job almost done. Thats it for now.
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Post by highroller on Dec 18, 2009 21:58:05 GMT -5
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