Post by OSR_182 on Apr 30, 2010 10:55:14 GMT -5
Hi All,
This is my first project post. A while ago i painted an Athearn RTR GP40 for my brother. It was originally CSX painted, but our passion is CN. Since CN's GP40's were retired years ago, so it was decided to paint it for IC, since they wander through our area every now and then, and this particular number because we'd seen it multiple times.
As far as difficulty goes, it was pretty easy. New truck sideframes, new horn, removing the dynamic brake hatch (didn't have the right length non-dynamic hatch, so i cut one down to fit), and new bell (conductor's side). Also, it definately qualifies as a cheap build: the locomotive was on sale for $40, paint and decals i already had. Probable total was about $50. Microscale decals and Tamiya gloss black were used. One of these days, i'll get around to weathering it.
Cheers,
Peter.
This is my first project post. A while ago i painted an Athearn RTR GP40 for my brother. It was originally CSX painted, but our passion is CN. Since CN's GP40's were retired years ago, so it was decided to paint it for IC, since they wander through our area every now and then, and this particular number because we'd seen it multiple times.
As far as difficulty goes, it was pretty easy. New truck sideframes, new horn, removing the dynamic brake hatch (didn't have the right length non-dynamic hatch, so i cut one down to fit), and new bell (conductor's side). Also, it definately qualifies as a cheap build: the locomotive was on sale for $40, paint and decals i already had. Probable total was about $50. Microscale decals and Tamiya gloss black were used. One of these days, i'll get around to weathering it.
Cheers,
Peter.
! Keep'em coming!