CN C44-9WL

[Christopher]

Don't forget to switch out those sideframes, that style didn't last long on the prototype and most units came with the later style. You can probably retrofit a pair of Athearn sideframes, or purchase a set of Kato truck for the latest run of their C44's which have the correct sideframes.

Nice job, looking forward to seeing it finished.

[nsgevo]

No, Ill be keeping this one for myself... at least for a while. I plan on using BLI truck side frames from the AC6000s. I tested them out and theyll require very little work to get them to fit.

[Christopher]

Oh, excellent. Are the BLI sideframes available as parts? I was planning on using Athearn sideframes on my Kato Dash 9's, but that's going to require a bit of work.

[nsgevo]

Ive been able to put some time into this thing over the past few weeks and its starting to shape up. I think ill me making this one # 2507. Its fairly clean and doesnt have any bleach spots on the front. Ive got all the details on the cab. I took a picture of it after I added the the primer. It highlights the details nicely.


The head light proved to be a bit of a challenge. I will be using micro surface mount LEDs on the engine and I plan on gluing them directly to the resin. The only problem was the one hole is above the lip and the other is below. I had to go at it with a bigger drill from behind so that the LEDs will be spaced evenly and provide even lighting.


The last few picture bring us up to where I am now. The red... eer orange... whatever you want to call it, is on. I used about 5 parts CN orange to one part 1 Caboose Red. I also added a new yellow stripe to the frame and added a few more details.

[icghogger]

That's coming together nicely, and your work on the cab is very well done!!

[ranchwagon]

Great job, lookin' good!

[CSX4545]

Wow it looks great! Fantastic Work! I'm thinking about doing a B.C. Rail version all Blue 4647

[nsgevo]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I got pretty bored this weekend so I was able to get a fair amount done on the engine. The first thing I did was replace the truck side frames. As I mentioned before, I used ones from the BLI AC6000. To make them fit you have to shave off about half of one of the sprues that connect it to the trucks and also widen one of the holes which the end of the wheel sticks into. I also got the wheels painted and installed a speed recorder.

I also started applying some decals and painting some of the details. The black on the roof took me 3 tries. For some reason i had the hardest time getting it to stick to the resin... even with primer... I ended up having to add a few layers of clear coat directy to the plastic for it to stick. One queston.. does anyone know of a window set that will work for the 4 window cab?

[MONONC420]

I want to build one of these now but i still have to finish my NS C40-9. Great Job, looks awesome!

Christian

[WC 7499]

I won't even show pictures of mine. It looks like a Tyco compared to that! Only thing I can notice that you may want to reconsider is the horn. I believe the 2507 has a K3H.

Phenomenal as always,

[tjmfishing]

That looks great Josh. I am an MLW and early EMD kind of guy but I'd run that on my layout when it's finished anyday.

I was wondering what you were planning on using for the CN red-orange paint? For my RS-18, I used TLT CN Red Orange #11. It is more of a match for their "1961" scheme but I found a good blend of 6 parts TLT to 1 part Testor's acrylic red. As common as CN is, it is very hard to find a good match for the red orange paint that they use.

Highball

[keiffer]

Jay contact me via PM please

[nsgevo]

The model is nearing completion! The cab windows have been installed and the rest of the decals have been applied. The entire shell has been glued together and Ive got the brass handrails on. I used the Dash8/9 handrail kit by Smokey Valley along with extra brass wire. All the handrails are correct, including the front and rear "L" shaped handrails that are unique to the c44-9w's. I soldered all the handrails together. I found that this makes them alot more durable than gluing them. All ive got to do is paint the handrails and it should be cosmetically finished. Im still on the fence weather to go with Tsunami or Loksound.

[icghogger]

NICE!!

[ranchwagon]

Excellent!

[WC 7499]

Yummy!

[CSX4545]

Wow !

[railfan]

Beautiful build mate!

[nsgevo]

Well I was finally able to get this thing off the work bench. I painted the handrails and did a bit of touch-up work and so for now its about done. Ill be installing a tsunami sound decoder whenever I get around to purchasing it.








I recently aquired 3 new kaslo shops cabs w/ tons of detail parts so over the summer Ill be building a pair of BC Rail C44-9wls with the double ditchlights...

Thanks to everyone who followed and commented on this build. I had a great time doing it a look forward to the next.


Josh

[antlorch]

Well I am super impessed for sure. All the work you did really paid off on that engine,and I am glad you decided to change out the anti-climber after all.The handrails really bring the engine to a fantastic close. I might even have to do one in the future as inpressed as I am with this build...

Did the glazing for the windows come with the kit?