DRGW 5398
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D&RGW SD40T-2 #5398
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Dec 22, 2009 11:55:43 GMT -5
Hello all, Here are several photos of my latest completed project, SSW SD40T-2 #8324 as she looked in the late 1980's with the full light show intact. MODEL DETAILS: Factory painted model, upgraded with see-thru radiator air intake, full antenna piping with actual antennas, truck air lines, speed recorder, fine-scale MU hoses, correct plow, cut levers, horn, fuel tank details, wipers, etc. Weathered to represent the prototype in the late 1980's. Equipped with fully operational headlights and gyra lights front and rear.    Not too much dirt, yet not too clean! |
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Post by icghogger on Dec 22, 2009 12:24:59 GMT -5
That is an Exceptional Job, Andrew, Superb Work!!  |
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sarge
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Post by sarge on Dec 22, 2009 12:37:40 GMT -5
Between you and Kiro, ya'll are killin me. I have 5 tunnel motors lined up begging for attention. 2 will be DRGW, 1 SP, 1 SSW, and I have not decided about the 45 yet, if I get real brave, I could do the SSW bicentenial unit  That is some awesome work you did. Ya'll keep raising the standard for me with these units |
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sarge
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Post by sarge on Dec 22, 2009 12:50:19 GMT -5
did you change the nose and cab or are those the stock blue box version?
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DRGW 5398
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D&RGW SD40T-2 #5398
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Dec 23, 2009 1:28:34 GMT -5
Thanks guys.  @ Sarge: yep, the cab and nose are stock Athearn, this is a RTR model. Two down, nine to go |
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Post by Matthew on Dec 23, 2009 22:11:21 GMT -5
Looks good.
Did you remove rear drive etc for the see through appearance?
Matthew
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Post by rdg5310 on Dec 23, 2009 22:40:50 GMT -5
Very nice job Andrew!
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Post by Randy Earle on Dec 23, 2009 23:21:27 GMT -5
I remember 30 some years ago when I first saw these I thought they were the ugliest thing I ever saw. They are growing on me now that the Bessemer has them. Great job.
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Post by Kiro on Jan 10, 2010 9:00:55 GMT -5
Andrew, congrats for this superb model, for me the weathering is simply outstanding, just the right ammount, yes!!!! ;D
What technique are you using for weathering?
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Post by gnsteve on Jan 10, 2010 23:44:36 GMT -5
Nicely detailed and weathered. Eleven T-motors will make an impressive photograph.
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DRGW 5398
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D&RGW SD40T-2 #5398
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Jan 14, 2010 16:39:56 GMT -5
@ kiro: I use several things to weather my models, chalks, air brush and by paint brush. @ gnsteve: Thanks for the comment, and yes, eleven 40/45T-2's will be an awesome lash-up! |
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kcs1967
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Post by kcs1967 on Jan 20, 2010 23:50:20 GMT -5
wonderful
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Post by Jack Napier on Mar 16, 2010 11:44:37 GMT -5
The Cotton Belt shall live forever!
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Rudy Garbely
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Post by Rudy Garbely on Mar 16, 2010 12:53:23 GMT -5
Looks good. Did you remove rear drive etc for the see through appearance? Matthew I was thinking the same thing. |
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Post by spud7378 on Mar 16, 2010 17:42:22 GMT -5
looks great keep up the good work, love the weathering!
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deez
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Post by deez on Mar 16, 2010 20:09:37 GMT -5
Very Nice T-snoot!
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