Weathering hoppers

[ednadolski]

I was looking thru some of my bookmarked threads and I have to reiterate how much I like this end-on shot.   In particular, it has that sense of being 'uncrowded', which is very prototypical but something that is hard to achieve with models.

Ed

[svedblen]

Thanks Ed. Unfortunately it also reminds me of the embarrassing fact that the SD-40 in the background is still unpainted 

[ednadolski]

the SD-40 in the background is still unpainted 

Call it primer gray, add a few decals, and done! 






Ed

[Jbub]

Call it primer gray, add a few decals, and done! 






Ed

Makes me want to get an undecorated sd40 for a short line branch

[CRL]

Next we’ll see a “rat rod” version of a locomotive, with foam dice hanging from the cab windscreen.

[svedblen]

Call it primer gray, add a few decals, and done! 

Ha ha. Tempting I must admit 

[garethashenden]

Next we’ll see a “rat rod” version of a locomotive, with foam dice hanging from the cab windscreen.

Now I want to see a rat rod locomotive. No engine doors, chop and lower the cab roof, rusty all over...