SP DS-4-4-1000 project

I decided it would be cool to chronicle this project.

Starting point:
Hallmark DS-4-4-1000






Next - disassembly:



Next -- adding some missing details - (Not much is needed - windshield wipers and change the exhaust stack)

Hope Y'all like it,
Wolf

 

Almost ready for decals...



Thanks,
Wolf

 

I was about to comment on that fat turbocharger stack. I know the S-12 had it, and I know early DS4-4-1000s had normally aspirated straight eights and four skinny stacks. Didn't they switch to turbocharged sixes before S-12 production began?

I have an old Atheran HO S-12 that I converted to an early DS4-4-1000 with the Santa Fe 'candelabra' raised stacks. It may not have the SP's dozens of weird headlights, but it has character.

 

Correct - Cotton Belt's S-10's had the normally aspirated 8 cylinder engines (With 4 stacks). SP's S-10's were purchased with the new 6 cylinder turbocharged engine. So. yeah, SP's S-10's had a single stack. At the moment I have decided to leave the stack as is. It is not correct, but, I have yet to come up with a correct unit. I may have to figure out how to make one.

Oh - both versions (SSW's and SP's) were rated at 1000 HP.

Thanks,
Wolf

 

This weekend's progress:

Almost done with the striping.



Thanks,
Wolf

 

Amazing job Wolf. I don't have any brass equipment. Is it easier to work with than plastic?

 

Thank you!!

Is it easier -- ?
For adding details --- nope. For removing some details for painting and decals --- nope. Other then those issues -- it's about the same.

Wolf

 

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrate Wolf !

 

That is gorgeous!

 

This weekends progress: Ready for clear coat - and assembly.



Thanks,
Wolf

 

And -- she is done. In service shots:





Thanks, for following along,
Wolf

 

Very nice indeed!

 

Always looking forward to seeing what you are working on...