SP2690 parked next to Diamond Plastics in Battle Mountain
Decided to go DCC on my local line and I installed my first decoder in my N scale SP MP15AC kit-bash. Installed SMD LED's to achieve headlight and...
Opted for open shutters on one unit and closed on the other. Discovered that Evergreen's .040 spacing clapboard was perfect for representing the...
Close-up of shortened access door in front of brake lever as existed on all 2400 series units.
More progress on 2nd and 3rd N scale SW1500 kit-bashes, including addition of air tanks, grab irons and radiator details. 2400 series unit on...
Decided to add radiator details and etched see-thru grills to my N scale SW1500 kit bashes. Painted the fan stark white so it was more visible.
Decided to add see-thru grills and radiator details to my N scale SW1500 bashes. Etched mesh put in place for photo but not yet glued.
Decided to a little further with the detailing on my N scale SW1500 bashes by adding see-thru grills and radiator details. Etched mesh in place...
Decided to a little further with the detailing on my N scale SW1500 bashes by adding see-thru grills and radiator details. Etched mesh in-place...
Decided to a little further with the detailing on my N scale SW1500 bashes by adding see-thru grills and radiator details. Comparison between...
Decided to a little further with the detailing on my N scale SW1500 bashes by adding see-thru grills and radiator details. Fan and shutters...
Decided to a little further with the detailing on my N scale SW1500 bashes by adding see-thru grills and radiator details. Radiator cores scratch...
Another left flank view after reworking some of the deeper graft lines on the forward portion of the long hood and the addition of a .005"...
Installed clear acetate over numbers in numberboards to represent glass and to reduce the recess a bit.
Front end shot showing the unique hood end on these units
Rear cab and interior view, showing interior cab color, a glimpse of fireman's seat and the trademark SP light package.
Left flank view, showing mods to the long hood which included changing-out some of the doors.
Right front wedge view showing the flat front end and the unique radiator grilles.
Right side and roof view, showing long hood modifications including the (partially-relocated) louvers near the cab and the addition of a radiator...
Freshly painted and weathered MP15AC next to my kitbashed SW1500. Wanted these to look about the same vintage.