A budget GP38-2 w/RCL equip.

[drgwguy]

Hey everyone-

Here's a BNSF GP38-2 that is RCL equipped. All material costs kept this one right at $100. That may not sound like 'budget', but when you think of the uniqueness of it, I think it's fairly budget.

So, what does everyone think?

Most details were rooftop, but I also added some pilot details.

Rick

[drgwguy]

one more.......

Rick

[graftonterminalrr]

Very, very nicely done.

Judging from the lack of walkway tread, open pilots and solid steps, you started with the Athearn BB or RTR GP38-2, right? It's still a great shell.

[icghogger]

Superb Job, Rick! And having it look that good for a c-note ain't bad either!

[drgwguy]

Feb 1, 2010 9:40:03 GMT -5 graftonterminalrr said:

Very, very nicely done.

Judging from the lack of walkway tread, open pilots and solid steps, you started with the Athearn BB or RTR GP38-2, right? It's still a great shell.

Yeah, it's an RTR. I didn't want to dump too much into it, as we all know that steps, tread, underframe details, and correct pilots would have taken this unit closer to $150.

My next 'budget build' is gonna either be an SP SD40R(Kato SD-40) or an RTR DRGW GP35........haven't decided yet.

Thanks,

Rick

[mosteam3985]

I love this Rick! I am a sucker for RCL units because of all of the fun stuff on the cab roof. VERY well done! You made me want to do one now!

[canadaandsouthern]

nice

[Randy Earle]

Too Kool for Skool.

[lindsaya99]

If no one is in the cab then what's with the air conditioners?

[kcs1967]

Beautiful JOB!! A/Cs keep the receivers and computer stuff cool, so there is no malfunction, Funny how the RCL get more creature comforts than most manned Locomotives.

[drgwguy]

I kinda wondered about that myself.....plus, the crew isn't ALWAYS out of the cab, like when they have to travel through the outskirts of town to get to a heavy industrial area.

Rick