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Post by tankertoad70 on Aug 10, 2014 20:52:28 GMT -5
Here is a shot of one of my Wishram U-boats, an Athearn U33B. It started as a pretty plain unit which I applied numerous after market details, then painted in my railroads modern scheme. The results of the striping did not please me, so this is a one of kind paint job as you will see with the U28B and ALCo C425 that follow. 
Next is a Stewart F3A / B combo at Bridgeport depot on the Mt Hood RR. The pic showed me that I neglected windshield wipers which have subsequently be added. 
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Post by icghogger on Aug 11, 2014 9:25:06 GMT -5
Very Nice Work, Don, Love your paint scheme and your scenery is Awesome!  |
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Post by T on Aug 11, 2014 13:14:00 GMT -5
Here's one that someone and a non model railroader could have fun with ... WOW
Tom
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Post by malcolmcelyn on Aug 11, 2014 13:50:09 GMT -5
Don, I think your paint scheme goes to show what I've said before about freelance liveries; variation from model to model makes for greater realism! Your locomotives are clearly from the same railroad, yet they're all different. The size and placement of railroad name and nickname in different locations is especially noteworthy. You've kept the same colours, but varied stripe width, bonnet color etc. Very realistic IMHO. Well done!
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Post by tankertoad70 on Aug 11, 2014 14:08:20 GMT -5
Thanks for the nice comments gents. The scheme is somewhat more standardized on my EMD's and I'll post some pix of them later. In the mean time, here is a shot of reefer with my RR herald on it so y'all can see it. The 3 mountain peaks represent Oregon's 3 Sisters just west of Bend, OR and are a big landmark as one drives that route, which just also happens to be part of the route of my RR. 
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Post by T on Aug 11, 2014 15:27:21 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2014 15:34:54 GMT -5
looking real good there TankerToad the paint fits the F's well
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Post by tankertoad70 on Jun 27, 2015 15:15:00 GMT -5
Here is a shot of one of the U30C's Wishram picked up from the Espee fer a bargain price. Tis an Athearn puppy which I have an Atlas motor to install in to make her better for DCC.
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Post by enginseer on Jun 28, 2015 1:34:35 GMT -5
WOW!
Blue text assault... could barely read it.
Your road is well-named and looks cool. I especially like the boxcar!
Scenery is very nice as well.
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Post by Canadian Atlantic Railway on Jun 28, 2015 6:48:33 GMT -5
Nice looking fleet of road units and I like the SP style details. They definitely make a unit stand out in the crowd.
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Post by gevo on Sept 6, 2015 12:33:12 GMT -5
Any updates
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Post by pacbelt on Sept 14, 2015 21:31:26 GMT -5
Yeah any updates
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Post by tankertoad70 on Sept 24, 2015 14:45:16 GMT -5
Well, here is a kitbash I completed afore this model was offered by any manufacturer. Although a bit modern for my era, I could not resist turning an Athearn GP50 into a GP60M complete with a brightened paint scheme. This puppy was painted using Floquil Aged White and CNW Green. I don't remember where all the parts came from, but it was a fun "bash". Behind it is a second GP60 of the more conventional style. Another extensive kitbash. 
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Post by gevo on Sept 24, 2015 16:08:56 GMT -5
Nice paint job can we get some better pics of the gp60m
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Post by pacbelt on Sept 26, 2015 6:18:32 GMT -5
I've always loved the 60's! My freelance Railroad is a bit afore their time.... (1977) I couldn't even do the 50's on mine! I really do like the GP60s. Their distinctive dynamic brakes made them a standout, and EASILY spotted. I do like your paint scheme! |
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Post by tankertoad70 on Sept 27, 2015 17:42:23 GMT -5
I shall post some more pics of both of the GP60s soon as I get 'em.
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Post by tankertoad70 on Oct 9, 2015 17:36:58 GMT -5
Here are a coupla more pics of my GP0M and GP60 kitbashed from good ol' Uncle Irv GP50s. When viewing the pics I also discovered some missing piping and parts on the 60M underframe. Gotta replace those humperdills.       
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Post by gevo on Oct 9, 2015 23:17:58 GMT -5
Nicely done pre irv 60's
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Post by pacbelt on Oct 24, 2015 1:41:22 GMT -5
You've really done those BBs justice!
NICE work!!
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Post by tankertoad70 on Jan 23, 2016 0:25:07 GMT -5
Hmm, I shall try this puppy again.
Here is another Wishram lokey completed awhile back and updated with DCC and operating roof top beacon. She is a standard Athearn Blue Box GP38-2 from Uncle Irv's first release of this puppy and she has lots of added detail and mods. She is awaiting service back to Spokane on the Mt Hood RR.
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