Doh! Fixed now tho! Believe it or not... that's not that uncommon for LL GP38-2's... I have 2 that were brand new that you can see wires... it's due to have 2 feeds and the light wire all soldered to the bottom terminal of the motor right there... Still not bad for a amateur is it?
I kind of clooged them together from parts in the American Limited cor kit. I can't wait for some nicer ones to become available from M & R models. I think Roberto is working on some to convert the MT cars to steam ejector AC like the Santa Fe had.
Thanks. And nice work on the Fairbanks & Morris Erie Built. I am just about finished. I added a lot more to the roof. The Santa Fe Heavyweight diners were anything but uncluttered on top.
Russell, sweet shadow line paint job and great roof detail. How did you "cobble up" the steam ejector A/C roof details? Have castings? And what kind of silver did you use...car looks fantastic!Regards, Otto
Thanks guys. I used the old standard Floquil Bright Silver for paint. I have always liked the very fine fleck in the pigment. Some of the new polly paints seem to have a coarser fleck that leaves a more glittery finish. The roof hatches are some I improvised a long time ago and make castings of. They will have to do until better ones with finer detail are available from M & R sides.
I agree, I have a bunch of FMs to do as well , Bill has set the bar pretty high for me . His work is an inspiration for sure. My handrails usually look like the engine has been sideswiped.... My hat is off , I know how difficult the stripes are to do. Randy
I got the SD40-2 in a nice coat of Polly Scale CR blue, but it looks a little dark though. I think once it gets clear coated the blue will brighten up like the prototype.
I thought that after I had posted. I think I'll go over with another light coat with some white put in.
Just finished this Milw. 50' ribside woodchip car. These were rebuilt from 50500 boxcar and were converted to woodchip cars and used almost exclusivly on the West End...............
