cab sunshades

[Day One]

I'm getting ready to start my first locomotive detailing project and I've been looking at different detail parts. BLMA looks like it's  one stop shopping for nearly everything I need which is nice. But I've looked at the way the cab sunshades mount and I was wondering if they are as good as the Sunrise cab shade parts. So I'm looking for some insight. Which cab sunshades do people prefer?

[3rdrail]

I've always preferred the Gold Medal Models etched stainless steel ones. You get more for your money and they don't break.

Here's one on a Kato GP38:

[engineshop]

I use BLMA, Sunrise and JnJ and there is not real difference. I never used the the track that comes with the sunshade etching so I cannot tell which one works better if you use that part.

The BLMA sunshade is etched on one side and the paint will stick better to that side and is more scratch resistant.

They are a little different and will give you a bigger variety.

[wm3798]

I did these with styrene.  They looked okay, but they proved to not be very durable.  I've since switched to BLMA.  You have to be careful to drill the mounting holes level, but other than that, they go on in a snap.  I use the track, it's useful for hiding the holes...



Lee

[scootbird]

I hesitate putting on sunshades as I am wary of them getting damaged when putting the locos back in storage.....maybe one day I will get over it.

[engineshop]

I hesitate putting on sunshades as I am wary of them getting damaged when putting the locos back in storage.....maybe one day I will get over it.

I know this methode is not perfect but it works. I make a cut in the foam on the bottom and add some styrene square profiles to the outside. Now the box cover does not push on the sunshades anymore.

[scootbird]

I know this methode is not perfect but it works. I make a cut in the foam on the bottom and add some styrene square profiles to the outside. Now the box cover does not push on the sunshades anymore.

I really like the styrene strip idea....thanks..good solution.

[Craig Martyn]

Great work guys!

As a side note, our Cab Sunshades (#74 & #16) have drilling templates etched into the fret to make life easier.   

[eja]

Craig,

Your template makes it easy to get correct spacing for the holes .. but it doesn't help get them level !  Ask me  how I know,  :  The yard crew refers to one loco as "Swiss Cheese".