Hi all,
I am Gary from Hong Kong, first post on this forum. I just finished a detailing project for a NS HH SD40-2, share the process with you all.
Below is the detail parts summary table.
This project base on a USAT SD40-2 engine, most detailing parts are purchased , the another are scratch built and resin casting by myself if they are no longer produce on the market.
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Cut the short hood
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Aristocraft no longer to produce the “high nose” , so I casting one using my SD45 engine high nose.
(http://www.gscaletrainforum.com/uploads/monthly_10_2014/post-635-0-54031300-1412678880_thumb.jpg)
The resin high nose is a little bit thin and high than the SD40 front cab , not well fit for, some modification work is needed.
The hand brake is come from the USAT short hood.
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Sprayed black paint to the high nose and laying the decal.
I down load some NS pattern from the internet. The decal is formed by using a white base water transfer and printed with the black NS pattern by an ink jet printer.
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Combine with the Cab.
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Replace the original USAT under-size wheels by to scale good looking NWSL 40” wheelsets.
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Scratch built some detail parts and ready for install on the engine.
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Take a break…
Gary , nice modelling .
Come back after your break and show us more .
Mike
Remove the plastic under frame and replaced by a scratch built brass under frame
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Fit the sideframe, ditch lights, and oil tank.
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Fantastic!
Install the another details parts, sand pipes, air hoses, brake hoses, MU cable and sockets…etc
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Spray glossy paint and let the engine looks like just come out from the factory…
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Great model
I wouldn’t amit to casting parts though…
David Russell said:
Fantastic!
What he said…
Some close up photos, hope you all enjoy this project.
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Thanks for watching!!
Mark Dashnaw said:
I wouldn’t be admitting to casting parts from companies that are in business, especially if you ever sell to someone else, personal use might be ok, if you sell it, then there would be copyright problems
Great modeling though
Hi Mark, I known the copyright problems, and I mention before, the casting high nose is for my personal use only. Thanks for your advise;-)
Great job!
I would be afraid to run it.
Great details, thanks for the article and great pictures!