Burlington Northern SD40-2B #7502
Preview pics of the model in progress.
Before the removal of the cab & cutoff of the short hood.
Removal of the short hood & cab. | Relocation of the dynamic brake & installation of the front hood from the Cannon & Co. high hood kit. |
Replacement hatch for the dynamic brake (Yes I fixed the non-straight edge!) | Installation of the walkway duct. |
New wall backing for the doors and handbrake. Also blank numberboards installed. | Installation of the handbrake from the Cannon & Co high hood kit. |
Install of the coupler buffer plate. | Intall of the grabs & class light cover plates. |
Installation of the hood dorrs and fillers-left side. | Installation of the hood doors & fillers-right side. |
Installation of the treadplate & steps. | Treadplate install. |
BNSF SD40-2B # 7197
2nd Version
Before cut up of the nose.
After cutoff of the nose & removal of cab. | Cleaned up and ready for building up of front end. |
Removal of frame battery box humps. |
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Install of hood end. | Install of roof blank. |
Install of anti-climber & coupler buffer plates. |
Building up of deck. | Install of wall backs. |