New detail parts for the high hood GP30's

[Herc Driver]

Spent some time today adding the stripes to the Southern on the front and rear, as well as the step on the walk way. Then I decided to add the hoses to the front and rear of both engines. Finally, I made some home-made cut levers from standard staples, painted and attached those as well.

[Charlie B]

Great Job.
I admire you N gauge fellows. the results are well worth the extra effort you have to put in.
Charlie

[Southern Tuxedo]

Mark,

Very nice job on the HH GP-30's.

Mark

[Herc Driver]

Thanks!

I want to build that SD45 high hood! That's sure a good looking engine.

[Southern Tuxedo]

Hi Mark,

Assuming that you are talking about my avatar, it's an Athearn SD40-2. Santa was very nice to me this year.

Mark

[Herc Driver]

Woops...and SD40-2...still a great looking engine! Thanks for the picture.

[Herc Driver]

The finishing touches to 2526 went on today...the number boards on the rear. I fixed the holes, painted, and added the decals. If anyone has any suggestions on how I can add a few more details, improve on what I've got so far, please let me know!













And as always...I'm open to all critiques and suggestions. Still learnin'.....

[Iron Goat]

Looks like "time well spent" to me... that a good looking Geep 30!!!

Bob

[Catt]

This is what Mark wants,



or maybe one like this one. :mrgreen:



For the NS unit I used a LifeLike GP38? long hood.By the time I sanded all of the detail off the sides it was a perfect fit on the KATO.

For the EMD unit I bought it on Ebay as you see it.It has a Con Cor shell on a stretched KATO chassis.When I posted pics of it on the ATLAS forum the origonal builder could not believe it still existed. :mrgreen:

[sailormatlac]

Nice work on them. GP30 are always a favorite of mine and you do two with high hoods!

I like your creative use of casual objects like staples... I often use them when I need special shaped grabirons!

Matt