03-28-2009, 03:20 PM
Thank you very much. The SP "Patch" unit was inspired by Deano. His attention to his UP/SP collection gave me the idea. So far, I only have one SP unit patched to UP, and one CR patched to NS. I plan on doing one more CR to NS conversion on a Kato SD80MAC (although technically, the number board Kato chose went to CSX if I remember right). It was way easier than I thought to add decals over existing markings. One day, I'd like to try to kitbash a high hood Southern GP30. I've seen a great technique where you use the rear end of another GP30, cut to the right size, and installed where the box cab would go. But that's a project for way down the road. My hobby skill-set is slight. I haven't used an air brush, barely know how to use a soldering gun effectively, and both skills are needed to kitbash a high hood Geep.
Mark
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Lt Colonel, USAF (Retired)
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Lt Colonel, USAF (Retired)