BNSF GP7u: http://www.trainorders.com./discussion/read.php?f=3&i=37458&t=37458 UP SD90MAC-H Phase II: http://www.trainorders.com./discussion/read.php?f=3&i=37460&t=37460 Just wanted to let everyone know I have updated photos and editorial on my BNSF GP7u project and SD90MAC-H Phase II project on Trainorders.com. Please take a look and let me know what you think. Also, I want to stress that the models are NOT done, and the GP7u cab and nose are only "sitting" on the sill, that's why they look a little akward. **I don't like cross posting from different forums, but I can't post photos here as easily as I can on Trainorders.
Craig, Very, very nice work! The same modifications would work on some U.S. Army locomotives I am looking to make in the near future. I hope you will be able to provide some background information on how you made these modifications and where you obtained your locomotive parts. Except, of course, the fine detail items you make and sell through your company. I have your website saved as a favorite and hope to make purchases soon. Keep up the excellent work and God bless.
Outstanding work, Craig! I'm especially nuts over the modified 90MAC! I'm pretty sure I'm gonn'a have to try one of those Please post any additional photos, tips and techniques you may want to share. I cannot make out what you did with the rear end. Russ
Thanks guys for the feed back. I'll answer your questions now Russ since I didn't get to them on Trainorders in time (sorry). As I understand it, the SD90MAC phase II has a redesigned nose and cab to allow for a taller nose door (I apluad that....because I'm 6' 3" ) and to simplify window ordering (note that the windows are simple rectangles, same sized used in GE's -9, -8, etc. cab). I'll have some rear end photos soon, and I'll have some better quality pics then the ones you see as well.
That GP7u is exactly what I am intending to do, so full details of your conversion would be appreciated Excellent work, Craig.
I too would like to know how you do tha. I kitbashed several chopnosed GP7s, even a model of a Santa Fe GP7U for the HO scale Oklahoma, Red River & Texas ( my old club in Paris, TX). I think the one thing that scares me would be trimming down the chassis (I have an Atlas GP7), but I think I can deal with the nose job easy.
