N scale SP SW1500 kitbash with ESU Loksound 5 decoder installed.
Finally finished my 3rd SP SW1500 (#2469) kitbashed from MP15DC shell parts. Unit rides on a modified Con-Cor/Kato SW1500 chassis and has a Zimo...
Photo of N scale SP switcher kitbashes in barn. MP15AC on left, SW1500 on right.
Installed a decoder in the SW1500 bash and enabled the gyralight effect on the front. Headlight only on the rear.
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...
Added etched, see-thru grilles to the 2596. Some of the radiator core detail is visible here.
Added etched, see-thru grilles to the 2596. You can see the radiator fan through the intake grille in this shot.
Added etched, see-thru grilles to the 2596.
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...
Installed an LED in the cab to illuminate the headlight in my kitbashed N scale SW1500.
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"...