drgwguy
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Modeling the DRGW in the 70s-80s!!
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Post by drgwguy on Aug 29, 2010 16:48:48 GMT -5
Here's a simple build that I did minimal work to. It's an Athearn RTR display model that I picked up from the LHS at a steal! It IS a dummy, but I'm not against having a few in a consist. I didn't do a whole-heck-of-a-lot to it; added the Pyle, ACR(?) plates, pilot details, and wipers........ .......and some fresh Moffat grime!!!! I'd like to find some new Athearn handrails, as that was the major issue with the unit when I got it, but in the meantime, it'll look good in consist! Thanks, Rick     |
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SP_Modeler
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SP never died in my world.
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Post by SP_Modeler on Aug 29, 2010 17:20:09 GMT -5
Very Cool Rick! Nice to see some more DRGW paint, and the 35 Turned out really well. ;D Now about that Kodachrome 45 you have for sale...  Paul |
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drgwguy
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Modeling the DRGW in the 70s-80s!!
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Post by drgwguy on Aug 29, 2010 18:57:25 GMT -5
Hahahaha!!!!! Ouch, Chris! That stings. What about it being an SF unit vs an SP? Or is it Kodys in general?
Rick
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DRGW 5398
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D&RGW SD40T-2 #5398
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Aug 29, 2010 20:25:46 GMT -5
Nice looking model Rick, I'd say you captured the overall look of one nicely.
Just a FYI, it's ACI (Automatic Car Identification), a system that is now obsolete. The ACI system was replaced with the AEI (Automatic Equipment Identification) system which uses a transponder rather than a colored bar-code.
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drgwguy
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Modeling the DRGW in the 70s-80s!!
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Post by drgwguy on Aug 29, 2010 20:28:43 GMT -5
Nice looking model Rick, I'd say you captured the overall look of one nicely. Just a FYI, it's ACI (Automatic Car Identification), a system that is now obsolete. The ACI system was replaced with the AEI (Automatic Equipment Identification) system which uses a transponder rather than a colored bar-code. Thanks Andrew, I knew I was weong on the acronym! But, you knew what I meant.....wink-wink. Thanks for the correction and comment, Rick |
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Post by Randy Earle on Aug 29, 2010 22:24:32 GMT -5
Nice, I have a few dummies too, they look the same either way.
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kcs1967
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Post by kcs1967 on Aug 29, 2010 23:32:52 GMT -5
Looks great, funny how the ACI tags remain, even today I took a shot of UP 1342(patched DRGW) about 1 week ago with ACI tag still in place. Nice work!!
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drgwguy
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Modeling the DRGW in the 70s-80s!!
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Post by drgwguy on Aug 30, 2010 6:37:03 GMT -5
Yeah, DRGW really seemed to be hit-or-miss when it came to removing them, so it's nice to be able to use the tags to add a little variety; slight as it may be!
Rick
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Post by icghogger on Aug 30, 2010 9:33:16 GMT -5
O-o-o-o Yeah, VERY Nice, Rick! Basic black (with grime) is one of my favorites!
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DRGW 5398
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Aug 30, 2010 23:02:41 GMT -5
No problem Rick, and I certainly did know what you meant...just thought I'd fill ya in! Love the model, can't wait to get mine started!  Need to get away from all this SP crap that I've been doing. LOL |
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DRGW 5398
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Aug 31, 2010 19:22:41 GMT -5
Hahahaha, don't worry Chris! My love is the Grande but the Espee is right behind her!
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Post by m a y o r 79 on Sept 1, 2010 12:35:58 GMT -5
Nice, the grime turned out great.
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Need to get away from all this SP crap that I've been doing. LOL
