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FINISHED!!! [img]http://akpierce.20m.com/tunnel%20project%20ssw%208373%20nose.JPG[/img] after all the previous parts were installed, i painted the unit with Polly Scale SP Lark dark grey and SP scarlet. after the paint had dried, i sprayed the locomotive with Teators Glosscote and let it dry. then i added the decals from Microscale (items 87-447, 87-1069, 87-857) i brush on some of Microscales micro-set, then add the decal. after that dries, i brush on some Micro-sol. after the micro-sol dries, i pop any air bubbles and add some more. i usually do this 4 or 5 times so the decal really sits well into the cracks and lines of the shell. be sure the decal is completely dry before brushing on more or you will tear up the decal. the micro-sol makes them really soft and easy to ruin. after the declas had dried completely, i sprayed the model with testors Dullcote to seal everything and to prepare it for weathering. I weathered these locomotives with a little bit of rust paint from floquil and some artists chalks (artists chalks can be found at almost any art or crafts store, get the softest kind they have, it blends better). i shave off some dust from the chalk stick then use a bru***o spread it around. after i got everything weathered the way i wanted it, i sprayed on another coat of dullcote to seal the chalk. now, it's time to add the windows and some other details. the details i added were A line brass sunshades (item 29210), Details West MU cables (item MU-236), DW MU hose (item MU-266) and DW rotary beacon (item RB-106) i also added the nose grabs and then i added the handrails. give the ends of the handrails and the step edges a touch of white paint, and paint all the other details. then run the wires for the lights, install the bulbs in their holes, and secure the wires with tape or glue to the top of the shell to keep them out of the way. you will have to drill out the light holes in the Sunrise castings. i used a #55 drill bit to do this. as for the couplers, i decided to use #58 couplers with the coupler boxes. you will have to grind or file down the coupler mounting pad to get them the correct height. then secure the shell to the chassis, screw in the couplers, and you are ready to haul; some freight!! here is the finished product SSW #8373 (SD40T-2 with the 123" nose) [img]http://akpierce.20m.com/tunnel%20project%20ssw%208373%201.JPG[/img] [img]http://akpierce.20m.com/tunnel%20project%20ssw%208373%202.JPG[/img] SP #8301 (SD40T-2 with the 116" nose) [img]http://akpierce.20m.com/tunnel%20project%20sp%20speed%208301%201.JPG[/img] [img]http://akpierce.20m.com/tunnel%20project%20sp%20speed%208301%202.JPG[/img] SP #8235 (SD40T-2 with an 88" nose and extended range dtnamic brakes) [img]http://akpierce.20m.com/tunnel%20project%20sp%208235%201.JPG[/img] [img]http://akpierce.20m.com/tunnel%20project%20sp%208235%202.JPG[/img] SP # 8340 (SD40T-2 with the 123" nose) [img]http://akpierce.20m.com/tunnel%20project%20sp%208340%201.JPG[/img] [img]http://akpierce.20m.com/tunnel%20project%20sp%208340%202.JPG[/img]
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