morten1996's Get off yer duff Challenge (Part I)

[morten1996]

After almost a year I picked up my PPU #200 again.

Due to its ugly start and the tedious job of several loops of laminating and sanding I lost my motivation for a few months

The rough basic sub-assamble of the shell



Well, back in December 2016 I continued with the project





Currently I'm painting tthe unit - trying to get slightly different shades of black for the frame and the shell.

A picture of the prototype (only one produced ever):

http://donsdepot.donrossgroup.net/dr0702/ppu200.jpg

Regards
Norman

[faraway]

The second and third photo are really a big surprise after looking at the first one. A giant step forward!

[doctorwayne]

The second and third photo are really a big surprise after looking at the first one. A giant step forward!

I'll say!! What a transformation and what a unique locomotive, too. What scale is this one, Norman?

By the way, to the Challenge!

Wayne

[morten1996]

Thanks for your comments, Reinhard & Wayne.

PPU #200 (as GM&O #1900) is in 1/29 scale - due to moderately priced locmotives & cars in this scale

Regards
Norman

[morten1996]

Finally found the appropiate color - a slightly light black - for the shell; currently gloss for application of decals. Now I have to design PPU's herald and to look for lettering. finally the silver lining arounf the front grills will be applied





Regards
Norman

[Schraddel]

Norman,

speechless

Cheers Lutz

[morten1996]

After a long time some progress to show





Now decals for the white lettering have to be designed & printed

Regards
Norman

[doctorwayne]

Truly great looking results, Norman.

Wayne