GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Hi all, I am Gary from Hong Kong, first post on this forum. I just finished a detailing project for a NS HH SD40-2, share the process with you all. Below is the detail parts summary table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 This project is base on a USAT SD40-2 engine, most detailing parts are purchased , the another are scratch built and resin casting by myself if they are no longer produce on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Cut the short hood Aristocraft no longer to produce the “high nose†, so I casting one using my SD45 engine high nose. Hope they don’t mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 The resin high nose is a little bit thin and high than the SD40 front cab , not well fit for, some modification work is needed. The hand brake is come from the USAT short hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Sprayed black paint to the high nose and laying the decal. I down load some NS pattern from the internet. The decal is formed by using a white base water transfer and printed with the black NS pattern by an ink jet printer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Combine with the Cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Replace the original USAT under-size wheels by to scale good looking NWSL 40†wheelsets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Scratch built some detail parts and ready for install on the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Another detail parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Remove the plastic under frame and replaced by a scratch built brass under frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Fit the sideframe, ditch lights, and oil tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Install the another details parts, sand pipes, air hoses, brake hoses, MU cable and sockets...........................etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Spray glossy paint and let the engine looks like just come out from the factory............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Some close up photos, hope you all enjoy this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 WOW! Thank you. Very nice work. Love the detailing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1083 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Hey Gary and welcome to the forum. Awesome first post and great build. The engine looks superb. This post nails a bunch of questions i was having for an sd45 build so thank you. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xl_special Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Wow! The engine is incredible. You inspire us all with work like that. Could you please post a picture of the mold you used to produce the high hood nose. Thanks Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 The whole engine is beautiful. I just can't stop staring at the pilots alone. Third time today. How did you make the glad hands? Do you pour them from metal? I need to do this level of building on my scratch SD70ACe. Very inspiring work. Thank you for sharing. I have a long way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Simply amazing work Gary, I really enjoyed all the detail photos. I remember your work on the Dash-9 several years ago, some of the most detailed enhancements I've ever seen. Thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Simply amazing work Gary, I really enjoyed all the detail photos. I remember your work on the Dash-9 several years ago, some of the most detailed enhancements I've ever seen. Thanks for posting! Ohh! That was him? That dash's frame work was amazing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hi all , Thanks for the positive comments on this project, enjoy to share g scale kitbrashing and model making experience with you all, will keep positing on the forum. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Wow! The engine is incredible. You inspire us all with work like that. Could you please post a picture of the mold you used to produce the high hood nose. Thanks Larry Hi Larry, The mold that I used to casting the high nose already disposed, cause the silicon mold only can support casting one to two of the finished high nose, it is very easy to broken when you took out the resin from the mold. As I mention before, I known this is a copyright problems, so I only cast one for personal use, sorry to let you disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTo Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 The whole engine is beautiful. I just can't stop staring at the pilots alone. Third time today. How did you make the glad hands? Do you pour them from metal? I need to do this level of building on my scratch SD70ACe. Very inspiring work. Thank you for sharing. Hi Joe, I am not sure the meaning of " glad hands", can you show me on the picture? Your work on the SD70Ace is amazing too, I love to see you to complete it, I think this is the only one G scale SD70Ace that produce in the market. keep going............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I think it's what the end of the hose, the connectors are called? The metal end piece on the hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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