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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 8, 2020 12:59:51 GMT -8
A small piece of tape is needed so the spray force doesn't blow your part onto the ground. Takes seconds to do this, still way faster and easier than airbrushing.  |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 8, 2020 18:49:19 GMT -8
The factory instructions for application of this part are really good. I followed them and have excellent results. Thanks Cannon!  |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 9, 2020 2:52:47 GMT -8
After a lot of tedious work and varying small procedures, the new steps are installed. Despite the extra effort involved, I now see that it's worth removing the factory steps rather than simply gluing these new ones over top. Love the see-through effect. Made a big difference to this model.  |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 9, 2020 7:06:00 GMT -8
Ever-important view from underneath that some modellers omit when sharing photos for some reason. A few tiny bits of paint came off the new parts during installation -- these are easy to touch up later after the glue dries. Note the .015-.020 mounting brackets leftover from the old steps. Here you can also see the piece of .005 styrene I used to replace the unprototypical factory half-cylinder on the rear pilot.  |
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Post by myoungwisc on Sept 9, 2020 7:06:35 GMT -8
Nice work, the Cannon steps are a much needed upgrade for legacy models. The Krylon grey ended up matching pretty well.
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Post by Christian on Sept 9, 2020 7:20:02 GMT -8
Now multiply that by the additional time and fuss required to do this by airbrush. I use brush, rattle can and airbrush moving back and forth. I think a lot of airbrush fuss kinda depends on how the whole airbrush thing is set up. My compressor lives to the left of my work table. Air lines and all the apparatus is at the right - right handed. After you first posted the back yard thing I actually had a rattle can need. A loop of tape, a bit of board, and a quick trip outback. Done. Yes, quick. But, to use my airbrush I need to pick it up, run a couple of drops of cleaner through followed by paint. When I'm done, I flush it with water, run a bit of cleaner and wipe it down. It's ready for the next time. I never left my chair. Yes, I do need to occasionally pull the needle and that is always at the worst time. Just as I occasionally need to sharpen my knife blade, also at the worst time. I recognize that everyone has different circumstances and habits and preferences. In other words, YMMV |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 9, 2020 10:45:58 GMT -8
Remaining parts to detail the ends.  |
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Post by Christian on Sept 9, 2020 14:20:19 GMT -8
Remaining parts to detail the ends. What's in the left most baggie? |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 9, 2020 14:25:45 GMT -8
^ Leftover fret from a Kaslo caboose. It has etched eye pins that a certain someone recommended I use for the uncoupling levers.  Saved me a mint on the DA2206s. |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 9, 2020 14:27:14 GMT -8
Evergreen rod to be used for UP-style hose bracket.  |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 10, 2020 2:50:48 GMT -8
Walkway section has been weathered, detailed and attached to chassis.  |
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Post by Christian on Sept 10, 2020 5:02:29 GMT -8
Walkway section has been weathered, detailed and attached to chassis. How did the etched lift rings work for you? |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 10, 2020 5:13:37 GMT -8
^ They worked well for that application. I think the wire ones are best reserved for roofs and use the etched ones where they're not as visible. Thanks for reminding me about those flat etchings. I always forget I have a bunch of them in my parts box.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 10, 2020 8:29:01 GMT -8
Shell, walkway and chassis back together, coupler heights adjusted and CP 5428 ready for handrail installation.  |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 10, 2020 11:53:15 GMT -8
Handrails, CP ditchlights and UP hose brackets are the only parts left to install. Just about done!  |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 10, 2020 16:49:07 GMT -8
MODEL FINISHED: Lots of detailing on the front pilot including CP ditchlights and custom plow plus the usual details.  |
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Post by sd50f on Sept 10, 2020 19:02:15 GMT -8
Very nice! That turned out looking just like the ones I got to see. Awesome work!
Timothy Dineen
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 11, 2020 2:27:58 GMT -8
MODEL FINISHED: FR view, showing lots of small details added to bring this up to my standards.  |
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Post by Christian on Sept 11, 2020 3:54:02 GMT -8
This turned that stuffy old Kato Loc into a very nice piece. I like that you focused on the front which is what most of us look at.
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Post by cemr5396 on Sept 11, 2020 6:00:55 GMT -8
NAILED IT!
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Saved me a mint on the DA2206s.
