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ATSF SDFP45u 92
I've made a few improvements to enhance the realism of the superb Athearn product.
I've made a few improvements to enhance the realism of the superb Athearn product.
Below: The right side trucks received Details West spare knuckle holders. I added a brake chain on the rear truck.
Below: Exhaust weathering on top surfaces is black chalk streaked with a stiff brush, over-sprayed
with a diluted black/brown paint. The exhaust stack is more heavily weathered than other rooftop areas.
with a diluted black/brown paint. The exhaust stack is more heavily weathered than other rooftop areas.
End modifications include added
Details West MU receptacles and
cables (painted red).
Details West MU receptacles and
cables (painted red).
Below: Road dust weathering is simulated using brown chalk randomly applied to underframes,
fuel tanks, trucks, pilots, steps, and the lower portion of the carbody, then over-sprayed with
dullcote. Wheels and couplers were brush-painted a black/brown grungy color.
fuel tanks, trucks, pilots, steps, and the lower portion of the carbody, then over-sprayed with
dullcote. Wheels and couplers were brush-painted a black/brown grungy color.