Next HO Scale Build. CNW 4279

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I have a few Proto 2000 GP7s around so I finally decided to do a CNW Chop Nose GP7. After doing some research I went with CNW 4279 in the OY Scheme. Model Date is early 1990's before it was retired in 1994. This is the progress so far.

The Cab is an Atlas SD24 with the front windows of a GP38-2.

With the nose chopped and new class lights.

With detail parts added and body/plow modifications done.

 

[Trucklover]

WOW Great Progress! Its looking good so far, cant wait to see it painted in the CNW colors

Do you plan on weathering it as well?

 

[adsbnsf]

WOW Great Progress! Its looking good so far, cant wait to see it painted in the CNW colors

Do you plan on weathering it as well?

The plan so far is to weather it. I like how on the nose the Zito yellow is coming through from its SYa scheme days in the 1980's. The plan is also to give it sound.

 

[nordique72]

4279 never wore Zito Yellow- the Zito is just patch painting were spot repairs were made. Many other CNW units also got this same treatment- the 4279 is unique though as it was one of the few CNW's GP7s (1566) that recieved a chop nose in the 1960s instead of during its program rebuild at Oelwein in 1981.
I like the method you used to make the cab for the chop job- that's a lot easier than some of the other methods I've seen used. Looking forward to seeing the end result!

Matt Holman
Spring, TX

 

[adsbnsf]

4279 never wore Zito Yellow- the Zito is just patch painting were spot repairs were made. Many other CNW units also got this same treatment- the 4279 is unique though as it was one of the few CNW's GP7s (1566) that recieved a chop nose in the 1960s instead of during its program rebuild at Oelwein in 1981.
I like the method you used to make the cab for the chop job- that's a lot easier than some of the other methods I've seen used. Looking forward to seeing the end result!

Matt Holman
Spring, TX

Thanks for the correction. I got it mixed up with another locomotive CNW 4297.

 

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Finally got a chance to get some paint on 4279. With all the humid days, it was hard to pick a good day to paint.

 

[Dortoh1]

Very nice work!

 

[Dortoh1]

I see from your info you are from IL. You should bring some of your stuff to the St. Louis Railroad Prototype Modelers meet in Collinsville, IL on Aug 5th and 6th. http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150195151344885
You build some great looking stuff and I would love to see it in person.

Doug

 

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I see from your info you are from IL. You should bring some of your stuff to the St. Louis Railroad Prototype Modelers meet in Collinsville, IL on Aug 5th and 6th. http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150195151344885
You build some great looking stuff and I would love to see it in person.

Doug

Thank you, I will have to see if I can fit that in on my calendar.

 

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Some progress shots of 4279. Details painted and decals/flat finish applied. Still deciding if i want to weather it or not.

 

[Graham Line]

Nice job. Chopnose GP9 engines are often on wish lists and your steps make it seem like a straightforward project.

 

[funnelfan]

Looks like a great job on the model so far!

 

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CNW 4279 with weathering and final touches.

 

[ho/ttothemoss]

Looks good man can't wait to see the end of it.

 

[marclyng]

very nice with the sunburst yellow patching on the short hood. I wish I could get some brooms so my C&NW units could finally be considered finished.

 

[NWCanuck]

Looks great, nicely done. I have to ask, where did you get the broom for the detail on the nose.

 

[adsbnsf]

Looks great, nicely done. I have to ask, where did you get the broom for the detail on the nose.

It is an Evergreen Hill Detail Part called Street Broom. I have tried to order more, but they are currently back-ordered since April from Walthers.

 

[huddy]

Very nice work. That is an excellent job.

 

[ChevelleSSguy]

Im a big CNW guy as well. What brand paints are you using and how much are you thinning it?

 

[adsbnsf]

Im a big CNW guy as well. What brand paints are you using and how much are you thinning it?

I try to stick with Floquil paint. Thinning I have noticed depends on the day. I'm usually around 25% Floquil thinner and about 16psi on the compressor. I did not use Floquil CNW pre-made colors since i'm not a fan in painting a base in gloss paint.