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In this final episode of the mini-series, Cody wraps up the project by adding grab irons, M.U. cables, and then applying a touch of paint. He then shows how to re-assemble the Athearn HO scale GP9 diesel locomotive before giving the custom-painted Winston-Salem model a stamp of approval.
I always add my grab irons, etc. before painting. This way I don’t have to worry about chipping any paint, and then messing up my fresh paint job trying to re-paint parts.
I drill out the center of the airhorn bells and add a touch of black in the middle to give the impression of depth. Nice result.
So many adhesives, so little time…
I finally gain some confidence with Tenax 7 (and the glass delivery system thingy) and 3 different viscosities of C.A., then you (the entire staff) throw us some more curve balls with E6000, Formula 560 Canopy Glue and Scenic Accents Glue.
I cannot see any appreciable difference between the Canopy Glue and the Accents Glue. They both appear to be the same thickness/viscosity. They both apply white and dry clear and they both remain flexible after drying. So is the only real difference the price? Budget modelers would like to know.
You've got to add some screw-ups to the production schedule, Cody, even if there are none, so we get some out-takes at the end….
Who doesn't love an instructional video on one's hobby? What makes your video, in my opinion, very successful is your consistent instruction as you progress. Detailing a loco is unchartered territory for me. Now, I plan to dive in by renewing my subscription and view episode 1! Thanks for the motivation.
Found it. Kadee Mark V Pen Style Parts gripper is Walthers 380-239.
Well done Cody… enjoyed this series immensely. Instead of taking the chance of getting paint on the model while painting the grab irons, couldn't they have been pre-painted black before installation? At least that would help me avoid a disaster, but you have a steadier hand than I. Looking forward to seeing it run on the Tar Branch.
Cody, how did you fit the cab side windows after gluing the cabsides in place?
Nice work Cody! I've super detailed diesels for years, and never found a need for a screw grabber before; never knew there was such a tool. Now, I'd like to get one. Do you have a part id #?
Thanks
Very nice series Cody. All these years of working on locos and I never gave the Scenics Accents cement a serious consideration. A bottle is now on my shopping list 🙂
All that work and not Engine Crew, who will be driving this locomotive?
Fantastic modeling Cody!! You are truly a craftsman.
From the home state of the WSSB – compliments on an absolutely fantastic series. Well done Cody!
Outstanding job Cody, very informative and I saw 2 things I was doing wrong when redecorating a locomotive. Look forward to next project!
Great series, Cody! I enjoyed following along and learning some tricks I had not seen before. I have found stripping diesels and the re-detailing process to be one of the most enjoyable tasks on my workbench. The WSS 1501 looks ready a day's work on the Tar Branch!
Great series Cody, enjoyed all of the episodes. One question…..I noticed in one shot as you were putting in the end uncoupling lever that the end of the tip extended through the plastic into the step area. Can we snip those ends shorter to eliminate that overshot? Thanks.
I was hoping for a test run on this video, but great series anyway. I will be painting a locomotive for one of my fictional railroads this summer and this series is a big help.
Cody,
Other than paint drying times, how long would you say it took you to complete this geep? It looks great!
Nice looking WSSB GP9, great job Cody!