KCS SD40-3 (SD45 carbody)

[antlorch]

This is an Athearn model that I did for a friend for a trade of some stuff. Usually stuff but I did scratch build the brackets for the ditchlights, the handrails are brass, and the PTC antennas are scratch built also, custom paint including the stripes on the handrails as I did those by hand. The Microscale ones just didnt work out for me, maybe it was a bad sheet cause no matter how much Solvaset I used the decals would never wrap around the railing.

He didnt want it fancy but I missed placed the original handrails so I just did brass ones, of course I found the plastic ones after I did the brass ones where done. Anyway here are some pics, sorry for the fuzzy shots I am building a some photo set up so as soon as I get that done I will post better pics.

[icghogger]

Looks pretty damn good, Anthony, I would do a trade with you anytime!!

[dekon]

Very nice looking build!

[enginseer]

Wow, very nice!

I am consistently pleased with the quality of work supplied by members of this forum.

Nice weathering as well.

Surprising such a simple paint scheme can be made to look so cool.

Again, very nice job.

[nsc409w]

That is some incredible work Anthony. Anytime you want to trade models with me let me know!

Shane

[gnsteve]

Anthony, nice job. The SD45 body style is one of my favorites and you've done this one up right. Your friend should be well pleased.

Steve

[Kiro]

Very well done!!!

[antlorch]

Thanks everyone. It was a pain in the butt even though it was such an easy scheme. Well on to the next one.

[Deleted]

Anthony,

For someone who does nto have a lot of time to spare, your work is exceptional. The detail stands out well. Very nice.

Brian

[antlorch]

LOL, thanks Brian, this thing took an entire year to build. But it wad fun. KP stuff coming soon.