SP Power Planners

A couple of detail parts have turned this great model into a true SP locomotive. I am going to let it dry in the sun for a little bit, and then give it some weathering, and then a shot of dulcoat.

 

Still going to add MU hoses back here. Added more lift rings around the radiator sides.

 

And the last one before the final weathering picture. A big Thanks to Sunrise, for the great SP parts they provided us. A big Thanks to BLMA, for the parts they are giving us now. And a big Thanks to N Scale of Nevada, for what they have planned for us in the future. Without these dedicated people, models like this would not be possible.

 

Once weathered and dulcoated, I will add the red lens on top, and the clear lenses in the light package, and add the new numberboards.

 

Here's the red lense in and clear window glazing in the lower lenses.

 

Weathering started on the top.

 

And a weathered side view. New numberboards left to add and she'll be done.

 

I'll have to check the books, but I think a GE is the next scheduled unit to head to the shop.

 

Weathering is completed on this side. Also added the speedometer cable.

 

The other side is completed too.

 

Completed weathering on top. Just the numberboards now.

 

I may at a later time airbrush some more exhaust at the top, but for now it's good enough. Going to the daughters choral concert tonight, so the boards will have to wait till later. Thats OK, my eyes need a break!

 

There are no 'lenses' in there at all. I filled them in with Krystal Klear window maker, that way the light will still show through.

 

I just checked the label, and it's not Krystal Klear, it's Testers clear cement and window maker. I just filled the numberboards in with it. Should be dry by tomorrow morning, then I'll paint, and by the afternoon, get the numbers in place. Also got the BLMA MU hoses and air hose on the rear end. Pictures tomorrow.

 

The recital was very nice, and a nice break. Sorry your daughter is so far away. All my family is in CA, so I know what it's like to be away from loved ones.

 

Here's a question for SP modelers......were is the bell on these units???? I can't seem to see it anywhere in photos.