Athearn Genesis Dash 9-44SW / 9-44CWL / 9-40C

Athearn Genesis Dash 9-44SW / 9-44CWL / 9-40C Aug 17, 2020 7:43:14 GMT -8

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Post by tony on Aug 17, 2020 7:43:14 GMT -8

Aug 3, 2020 11:35:41 GMT -8 nsc39d8 said:

I am not set on the radiator intakes as well. I know everyone wants see-thru but the grill pattern is smaller, which I know is not avaialble in a photo etch.
I would settle for the translucent plastic as well to get the correct ribbing.

Otherwise I am quite impressed so far. I might not get a D9-40C in NS but I would wait for a 8900/9000 series D9-40CW in NS.

I have used a chain etch done by a friend of mine and I think the etched chain would be better as well. There used to be a 60 link per inch chain for ship builders
but I can't find it right now.

Once people find a way to reproduce the spider silk patterns for model trains then you can get scale screen openings. Scientists say spider silk is stronger than steel.