M4D GP38-2 rapid prototype shell on an Atlas GP40-2 chassis and walkway.
M4D GP38-2 rapid prototype shell on an Atlas GP40-2 chassis and walkway. Etched fan close-up.
Kitbashed slug unit for Conrail. This is paired with the SD38 I completed a few weeks ago.
This are both custom built engines. The SD38 was completed using a Kato SD40 and a Mark 4 Design SD38 long hood. The MT-4 is based on a...
The steps on the engineer side are now complete. The thread plate, nose and cab are not attached they were just positioned in place for this...
Here's is a mock up of the front of the unit with the cab, nose and front section thread plate. With the work on the engineer's side complete I...
Here is a mock up of the cab, nose and pilot together with the thread plate assisting as a position guide..
I positioned it next to an Athearn SD40T-2 for a length comparison. It's beginning to come together even though there is tons more work left to do.
Got quite a bit done on this unit. I did some major adjustments to the entire walkway. The pilot has been tact in place so I can now begin work on...
Will be stripping these shells of the paint and removing the AC unit on the fireman's side.
Here are a couple BCOL Dash 9s. Just got the two window cab on the left. The shells are had once belong to Athearn C&NW C44-9Ws. They will be...
Well I took a break from the main project at hand to do some correction on this unit. The 'L' windscreen was incorrect as well as the headlights,...
I've installed the couplers. Perfect fit, no work necessary. These couplers once served on a P2K C&NW SD60. That piece of metal in the...
MoPac GP15-1 & GP18 sitting on my work bench. You can see the incorrect window config on the cab of the GP15. That will be corrected along...
Started this project some years ago after buying a Smokey Valley GP15 Kit. There wasn't any GP15s on the market so I said I would build one. I...
I shot some primer on the cab. Doors still swivels freely and closes flush. Now for the rear of the cab.
