CNR Bachmann GP9

[sailormatlac]

Did some work on the GP9 today. Mainly installed winter hatch, bell, spark arrestors and MU hose. I also started to modify the pilot a little bit to be more prototypical. I'm planning to add air lines too. So far so good, only minor works left and waiting to get my brass sunshades and eyelets to complete the model. Some putty job too. A very straigthforward rebuilt. My only complain is how some Miniatures by Eric parts I got were deformed... one bell was cracked and will need to be repaired.

BTW, I had a lot of "fun" yesterday wet sanding the yellow paint on the skirt of one of the loco. Paint is minimally affected by 91% alcohol... On the noses, I just sanded down what I could and feathered the paint to make sure no ghost line will show up when repainting.



Officially, locomotives will be #4463 (ex-Bachmann 1701) and #4455 (ex-Bachmann 1725). I have spare parts to build another one if I want too (well, I'll work on MANY project before redoing a GP9). The project total cost will be a little bit under 100$ including the locos isn't that bad at all.

Matt