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Post by espeelover on Sept 22, 2011 8:10:06 GMT -5
An out of the box Athearn HO model, roof ends extended, some details added, and then a little light weathering...   The fun part was matching the really nice Athearn paint to the added details; thank God for weathering, it covers a multitude of sins! |
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Post by espeelover on Sept 22, 2011 8:13:12 GMT -5
Using a C-40-4 to sort of represent a C-40-6 rebuild. 1st order of business: roof extensions.  Talk about making work for oneself, this IS factory paint with the rivets removed!  Under that road grime resides the original factory paint and lettering; only the number has changed.  The fuel tank is from an Athearn U-Boat with homemade styrene bands; the vent pipe is wire with fabricated attachments. |
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Post by espeelover on Sept 22, 2011 8:16:23 GMT -5
You know that since Athearn did up a SP 1741, I'd have to have that one too...  ...the roof ends were lengthened before the rest was started...  Again, a stock Athearn model with modified roof and underbody details, and some light weathering... |
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