I have been toying with the idea of an HO module modeling the grain elevator in the college town where I earned my undergraduate degree (Ada,...
This is a question not a tutorial. I am using Kato unitrack and ever single locomotive I have runs very smoothly over ever inch of...
Hi, I am starting this thread so people can post progress photos and discuss building the SW1200. The first half of the assembly instructions is...
Hello, A kit to build Z Scale SW1200 locomotives is ready to order. The parts need to be purchased from several sources but they are all readily...
so the u25c i bought was meh the handrails broke otherthan that amazin im ready to expand i want a switcher looking on ebay i found some compellin...
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...
