drgwguy
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Post by drgwguy on Apr 28, 2010 18:00:28 GMT -5
Here are some early shots of the above mentioned project; SP SD40R. I have finished the Cannon and Co. cab, added most of it's details, and have the rear brake wheel mount on the rear deck. Also, most pilot detail is done. I'm not going crazy on this one, so rivot counters need to be gentle! It is more of a cheap way to add some SP rebuild flovor to my fleet. Thanks for looking, and comments welcome, Rick http:www.fourrocksmodelworks.com
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Post by drgwguy on May 6, 2010 17:22:40 GMT -5
I got some work done in the last two days. I'll try to gets pix posted tonight.......I can't wait!!! She has the conductors front door open for some variety too. Rick www.fourrocksmodelworks.com
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kcs1967
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Post by kcs1967 on May 6, 2010 18:48:07 GMT -5
Looking good, I am glad someone is modeling.
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Post by drgwguy on May 6, 2010 23:35:44 GMT -5
Here you go.............she still needs the wings, horn, interior, wipers, blah, blah, blah. I grew up in the 80's..........everything seemed to move alot slower................and that paint is STILL way cleaner than I've ever seen it. I've also decided to go with an open conductor's door...........I can't count the number of times I've seen 2nd Gen. EMDs with open doors to keep the equipment cool. Sad..........but true. Rick
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Post by RunningExtra on May 7, 2010 14:45:47 GMT -5
Looks great Rick!
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Post by drgwguy on May 8, 2010 13:52:30 GMT -5
I'm having a heck of a time with the putty, as evidenced by the nose. I hope to have the wings and other decals pretty much wrapped up midweek. I'll keep everyone posted.
Thanks for the comments,
Rick
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Post by deez on May 9, 2010 19:23:26 GMT -5
I love it so far! What number are you going for? As only the last order of SP's SD40's came with the rear brake wheel.(I'm pretty sure) Most were built in early '66 with the hand brake in the nose.
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Post by drgwguy on May 10, 2010 21:04:11 GMT -5
Deez-
I think I'm leaning towards 7327. I'm hoping to get downstairs tonight and get some decals started.
Rick
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Post by deez on May 11, 2010 14:59:58 GMT -5
Ahhh yes, beautifull 7327. A perfect candidate. And look, the conductors door is open I noticed the extended range dynamic brake door is the larger type too. Were these added after the rebuild? I never really prefered the low mounted brake cylinder style but they've been growing on me lately.
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Post by drgwguy on May 11, 2010 17:14:38 GMT -5
Yeah, I noticed the hatch on the dynamics too, but spaced the parts when I was at the LHS........plus, I'm keeping this one fairly simple and not going too crazy on the "perfect" model. The open door in that shot was my initial inspiration to do the same on the model.........funny how that works. Anyway, I got the majority of decals put on, but am a little peaved that MicroScale doesn't have the "home shop" stencils with the wings and lettering sheet that I have.........guess I'll just have to go without them. Besides, I was planning on making her PRETTY filthy, but after looking at her clean, I may end up taking it easy on her. MAYBE Comments welcome, and thanks for looking, Rick www.fourrocksmodelworks.com
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Post by peter on May 11, 2010 19:46:12 GMT -5
Rick, your model looks real nice. If you want to take it further, for the SP GRIP look, you could replace the Kato subbase doors with the Cannon SP split equipment doors part #1203 and the Hi-Tech Details SP GRIP battery box door part # 6030. Since the cab is not glued down, you could readily disassemble the front and remove the Kato subbase, (and here's the getting too crazy part) graft the replacement doors onto the outside of the Kato subbase, paint the modified subbase grey, and then reinstall the modified subbase and the cab. Check the subbase doors in the photo of 7327 two posts up. Keep up the good work!
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Post by icghogger on May 12, 2010 10:23:54 GMT -5
Excellent Work, Rick!
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Post by riss2509 on May 12, 2010 11:10:00 GMT -5
that is very cool! excellent job
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Post by kcs1967 on May 12, 2010 11:26:01 GMT -5
Looking GREAT!!! Did the extended range doors get added later or were they from EMD when built? I ordered some from LHS for my SD40 builds.
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Post by drgwguy on May 12, 2010 16:51:55 GMT -5
Thanks everyone-
I've decided to keep her fairly clean. Redneck4449 told me that they were rebuilt from 1980-81, so that would leave a fairly clean paint job for a 1985 timeframe. Plus, as I stated earlier, I was going to have a hard time making her filthy when she looked so good clean. As far as the hatch goes, I assume they were EMD stock, but most manufacturers have missed this feature.(?)
I'll be out of commission through Saturday(oral surgery), but hope to get some more details added to another project on Sunday............redneck 4449 has sent me some shop stencils so I'll wait on the finishing touches on 7327.
Thanks again, Rick
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Post by kcsthebetterway on May 15, 2010 20:47:13 GMT -5
Since you have the door open does this mean that you are not installing the roof A/C? In Louisiana everything came standard equipment with 1/50 or on the KCS 1/40 AC One door open and 40/50MPH ;D Knock it out!
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Post by drgwguy on May 15, 2010 21:55:11 GMT -5
Since you have the door open does this mean that you are not installing the roof A/C? In Louisiana everything came standard equipment with 1/50 or on the KCS 1/40 AC One door open and 40/50MPH ;D Knock it out! Oh, you didn't lose the joke on me! I'm Cajon by blood, and am quite aware of the 2/55 AC system!. Fortunately for me, the SP didn't have AC units "standard" yet for these engines, so I saved a few bucks in details on the roof. Plus, when I was growing up I remember seeing alot of EMDs with the doors open to "keep things cool" for the equipment, or , the vagrants(?) Rick
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Post by drgwguy on May 21, 2010 17:32:14 GMT -5
Hey All- here's a quick shot of the "interior" that I made out of styrene and resin. It's not much, but since the cab door is open and it has the L-shaped window, I thought I'd throw in some detail. I also mixed a "sea foam" green to the floor and it will also eventually go on the interior face of the door once I weather. Still waiting on redneck4449's shipment though, so everything else is on hold as far as completing this girl goes. Thanks, Rick Attachments:
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Post by stewarttrains98 on May 21, 2010 19:15:10 GMT -5
looking really nice. Like the cab detail. Should make a nice addition to your fleet when its done.
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Post by diesel on May 23, 2010 11:38:00 GMT -5
real nice job! I love the look of a nice paint job before any of the gloss/dull coat goes on. But of course this looks great in the end!
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