09-12-2017, 07:59 PM
I started on the modifications to the shell. I striped the handrails and original paint off my replacement shell first.
Canadian Pacific made a few changes to the original as you can see in this pic:
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=365901
The main difference is two of the four rear fan openings is plated over. This was done since the engines were running in colder climates (mostly the Kootenay region of British Columbia) and the extra cooling wasn't needed. I too plated this over with some styrene.
You will also notice the difference between the block and script paint schemes of the two Lead engines.
![[Image: 201791221459_DSCF5352.jpg]](http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/data/glen%20haasdyk/201791221459_DSCF5352.jpg)
I also removed the horns from the side of the long hood as that will be moved to the cab roof.
![[Image: 2017912214647_DSCF5353.jpg]](http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/data/glen%20haasdyk/2017912214647_DSCF5353.jpg)
I masked off the radiator and dynamic brake grills before painting. It's pretty much ready for primer and the gray paint now.
Canadian Pacific made a few changes to the original as you can see in this pic:
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=365901
The main difference is two of the four rear fan openings is plated over. This was done since the engines were running in colder climates (mostly the Kootenay region of British Columbia) and the extra cooling wasn't needed. I too plated this over with some styrene.
You will also notice the difference between the block and script paint schemes of the two Lead engines.
I also removed the horns from the side of the long hood as that will be moved to the cab roof.
I masked off the radiator and dynamic brake grills before painting. It's pretty much ready for primer and the gray paint now.