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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    Here is two freshly painted models. My kitbashed CN Dash 2W and a new Atlas GP-40 to be decorated as an Illinois Central Operation Lifesaver unit.
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    My 4 x 8 layout

    Thanks guys for your comments. I which I add more space (and $$$) to build a larger layout but I found this small plan to be interesting enough to keep me busy for a while. Scenery alone is taking a lot of time and I doubt I would have enough patience to do scenery work on a larger layout ...
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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    Here some basic painting done. I also replaced the old Athearn Blue Box motor/drive/trucks with newer RTR parts. The wheels are now 40" instead of the oversize 42" and it is a big improvement in the overall appearance of the model. I applied a base coat of Floquil (solvent based) primer...
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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    Model is ready for painting, will post pictures when done.
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    project

    Great projects, you have really nice locos !
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    Walthers Gold Line 86' Boxcar on 18" radius

    I was searching a way to run my Walthers RTR Gold Line 86' boxcar on a 18" radius curve leading to my yard. These car are made for 24" radius and the don't turn well on anything under 22" so I removed material on the underframe (see red dot on the pic) to gives more wheel clearance to the...
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    My 4 x 8 layout

    I think it look better now.
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    My 4 x 8 layout

    Jim, I was planning to add rocky sides with a small creek at the bottom. The small canyon is about 20 scale feet depth per 40 feet wide. I plan to put handrails along the tracks to keep my train crew from falling over the edge. I will try to do a realistic scene in this compact space.
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    My 4 x 8 layout

    The culverts are installed, next I will start modeling the creek leading to the bridge.
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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    Here it is with my new step assembly. After many design changes, I finally got it right to my taste. The anticlimber is a little wide but I will correct that later.
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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    No problem SGS, its great to have your input on this post ! You have very nice models !!!! My kitbash went wrong, my last change was a complete failure since the steps ended way too narrow so I decided to build new steps ! :mad: Hopefully, I found a databook of CN locos and got some basic...
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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    After comparing my last pictures and real photos, I noticed that my steps and anticlimber were too large so I took my razor saw I cut the steps. I also made a new anticlimber ! I think now it will look more accurate. Have to take a break since this mod will drive me crazy ! LOL :D
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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    Here more pictures :
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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    Hopefully, all the complex modifications are done ! :)
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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    I put shim under the shell so now the loco sit higher over the frame. When I will replace the wheels with 40" (Athearn use 42" wheels on their blue box models) it should be close to the correct height...I hope. I also added strip under the skirt, make new jack pads and coupler blocks...
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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    SGS your models are really awesome :eek: !! very nice work !!! Thanks for the motivation but I rather say its a very big challenge since I don't think I can achieve your level of accuracy. I found out today that by removing the front frame portion my model start to look much better. I...
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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    Here is some progress : I made a battery box, a non-dynamic cover, step wells, I enlarged the pilots and I also installed new intertial filter screens. Next, I will add the steps, anticlimbers.
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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    some more pics
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    CN GP40-2LW Kitbash

    CN GP40-2LW project revisited A CN fleet is not complete without a GP-40-2LW. I reserved the new Atlas model but since they will start to ship the item only around Feb 2010, I decided to start this project in the meantime after my failed attempt to build an accurate model in March. I'm...
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    CN Dash 9 project

    Julien To respond to your question about the cab. My model is one of the early Dash 9-44CWL (EF-644a) bought by the CN in 1994. In late 1997 early 1998 they start to get the new version with the 2 windows confort cab (EF-644b,c,d...).




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