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Post by piedmontpeddler on Oct 11, 2011 13:34:44 GMT -5
Another quick question:
Could you please post some up close pictures of the rusty areas on the roof and nose?
Thanks!
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Post by John on Oct 14, 2011 4:40:57 GMT -5
No I didn't dullcoat before weathering, but the issue was more my sloppy painting, meaning I accidentally drybrushed over the numberboards.  I've done a few last minute fixes to get it ready for tomorrow, redecaled the numberboards, fixed the missing fan, and reattached the chassis. I don't expect to win any prizes, but I'm really pleased to have at least got something finished (finished enough anyways!) I will no doubt continue to noodle with this model over the coming weeks. I especially want to get a more convincing 'peeling paint' effect on the roof. Right now it is just paint on the surface, I need to get some depth into it to give a more convincing effect. Here are some pictures of the locomotive as it stands now. |
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Post by cf7 on Oct 14, 2011 13:23:52 GMT -5
That really looks nice. Good job!
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Post by tamaman on Oct 14, 2011 19:41:16 GMT -5
NICE!
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Post by John on Oct 21, 2011 5:15:59 GMT -5
So I managed to get 5273 finished in time to take it to the NMRA British Region Convention last weekend, and I filled out the paperwork to enter it in the modelling competition without any real expectations... and I won first place in the Diesel catagory! Talk about unexpected! I could hardly believe it!! Here is a quick picture of the trophy I received.  |
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Post by liquidfantasy on Oct 21, 2011 7:38:33 GMT -5
Congrats mate, good job on this one! There will be the time, when I also get my self such a project started! Since I saw the engines in real doing their thing a year ago, I need one in model  |
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Post by SD45T-2 on Oct 21, 2011 7:39:02 GMT -5
That is outstanding. Great looking GP38-2.
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Post by icghogger on Oct 21, 2011 8:34:03 GMT -5
Congratulations, AJ, the award is well-deserved!!
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Post by tamaman on Oct 21, 2011 9:20:57 GMT -5
That is really cool, congrats! great lookin unit.
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Post by John on Oct 22, 2011 13:39:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words guys  Now I need to crack on with an entry for NEXT years competition! |
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Post by diesel on Nov 14, 2011 15:16:21 GMT -5
hey there ajuk, just looked through this post again and saw the news of the contest, Congrats!
I wouldn't say too unexpected, you did a very nice job and captured the overall feel of this loco. I grew up in NY/NJ so I've seen these in the Conrail days and now I see them as the patched units. I enjoyed seeing this!
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Post by iomalley on Nov 15, 2011 14:27:27 GMT -5
Wow! what a sweet trophy! Love your model too!  |
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d10ng
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Modelling the CSS&SB and NICTD.
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Post by d10ng on Nov 16, 2011 17:47:50 GMT -5
Hi ajuk
I was just wondering which company/type Air conditioner unit you used. I'm trying to put together a NS GP38-3 and nothing looks quite right, although the one you used looks close. I'm hoping to find an Athearn rtr SD70 spare, but not holding out much hope.
Great news on the Bournemouth win. I must sign up to the NMRA UK branch.
Regards
Dave
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Post by stewarttrains98 on Nov 23, 2011 16:52:36 GMT -5
congrats on the trophy and great modeling work on the unit it self.
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Post by John on Dec 29, 2011 14:02:29 GMT -5
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d10ng
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Post by d10ng on Jan 8, 2012 7:31:58 GMT -5
Thanks Aj
I ended up buying a Athearn spare a/c from their CR SD70, its actually a kit, but you do have to pay athearns spares standard $10 shipping. Looks good though.
Dave
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Post by John on Jan 8, 2012 11:01:52 GMT -5
That's not a bad idea, I might pick up a couple next time I order some parts.
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Post by d10ng on Jan 8, 2012 11:14:12 GMT -5
If you do then you'll need the parts number. Although I did ask the general help email and they passed me on to the spares dept. But the SD70 non spartan cab ac is : ATHPG63864 (P) SD70 AC/ANTENNA SET $5.98
Dave
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Now I need to crack on with an entry for NEXT years competition!
