Very nice work which should inspire and help all modelers. I look forward to the next installment and to seeing the finished model. I do have one minor tip. It can be helpful to drill a small ‘gluing’ hole behind the KV class light covers to eliminate any trace of adhesive. Even styrene solvent (a neat trick which is often overlooked for bonding metal and/or wood to styrene) can leave a trace. Great series! Please keep it coming.
That's a good idea. I have done stuff like that before a couple times, but not on this model. There will be more in this series. I still have three models to finish! Thanks for watching!
HEY DANIEL ! KIT BASH KIT BASH KIT BASH THAT'S THE WAY I DO IT ! I HAVE BUILT SEVERAL SP /SSW /AT & SF B23-7 B30-7 , B36- 7 AND SF30C's ! SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA DO CERTAIN DETAILS YOURSELF IT IS GOOD TO SEE SOMEONE ELSE BESIDES MY SELF WHO STILL BUILDS THERE MODELS THIS WAY ! MAY YOU KIT BASH FOREVER ! I KNOW I WILL ! KEEP IT UP ! 😎
I have a lot of fun doing models this way, though also have quite a few newer models where a lot of stuff is done already. I am hoping to get back to this series soon. Thanks for watching!
I honestly love this series, it reminds me that this hobby requires patience specially on the modelling part if you're a beginner like me. Also it makes me feel less bad that it's been two years and I still haven't finished the cylindrical hopper on my workbench.
I hear that. I have several locomotive projects that have been sitting around for several years now. I've been making time to work on those as well. Thanks for watching!
I am so impressed with your detailed work on these B 23 U 30 series. I remember these type of projects in Model Railroad Magazine. Glad to see this on a video. Great work. 👍✅
Nice work Dan!! I have about 40 locomotives to work on myself, mostly blue box Athearns but I bought 4 B23-7s I have to strip for repaint to Conrail!! So much to do and no time, great show Dan, those units will look sharp on that new layout!!
You sound like me... so many projects. I've been trying to work on some of mine, as well as sell off some that I've decided I don't need to worry about. I'm trying to whittle down the pile a little. I'm definitely looking forward to running these on the new layout. Thanks for watching!
It’s great to see this series come back! I strive to have diesels as detailed as yours! I’m working on SD40R 7303 as well as a Conrail SD50 for a friend. I’ll have to take your tips into consideration when I go back to a project I started about a year ago, SD45T-2R 6842.
Progressing nicely 👍Don't rely on Archer Decals, they folded. Archer made some great decals. They are filling existing orders, but they became swamped as soon as the news broke.
That's sad news. I really liked their rivet decals. I don't use them all the time, so my current stash will hopefully last a while. Thanks for the info!
Great job ! Sharp on details and accuracy. Not a big SP fan but there are so many different features on their engines. Your work makes it pretty interesting. Keep on your good work.
Sometimes I have to look back to reviews you've done in the past to agree more (or not) on grades you're giving. For months I tought that you were hard on Rapido Trains stuff. Even if I live in Canada, I own just a few items from them. Specially cars because I don't really trust their engines. And the two I got are old ones. Now I understand better your motives. You give good grades to good stuff no matter the name is. But I would like to know if there are some manufacturers on witch you're not doing reviews ?
@@lucgagnon5241 I don't have any manufacturers that I won't review per se, but I do normally buy stuff that suits my own tastes. Also, lately I've been much more focused about buying equipment that makes sense for my 1990s era Donner Pass layout. Kadee, for example, makes some really nice rolling stock but most of it is for an earlier time period so I don't have too much of it. I also tend to like equipment with a lot of detail and accuracy, so I tend to stay away from lower end models that have molded on ladders, etc.
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. My granddad was one of the biggest reasons I'm into trains now. I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
Great work on these. I’m guessing you were the first modeler to have the accurate “used to be” L-window posts in your SP units. I’ve never seen anyone go that far with custom details. I don’t even recall overland putting those in (I know ScaleTrains and Athearn Genesis cover this nowadays but only in recent releases) cool stuff
I don't know if I was the first, but it is something that I like to get right. So many SP models have either had the generic standard front window arrangement, or as-built with the full L shaped window. I'm glad that's starting to change. Thanks for watching!
Cool video Dan! I have a pair of undecorated Atlas U36Cs that I plan to turn into fictional leasing units, already have some brass Athearn horns to replace the stock ones on the locomotives. I'd also like to add ditch lights as well. But I'm gonna take my time as you also mentioned with your project, thanks for sharing and the cool tips as well!
I haven't done much freelancing in HO, but I've had a lot of fun with it in N. It's a great creative outlet to build something the way you want it. Good luck with your U36Cs and thanks for watching!
I do that to make the text that I put on the screen more readable. In this series I do a recap section at the end so the video is stuff that's already been seen elsewhere in the program. Thanks for watching!
I have an Atlas East Penn railroad B30-7 7874, which is former SP 7874 that I would like to modify in the same fashion to make the model more realistic and better looking. Luckily, this unit does not have the same modifications to the roof, just the windows. Do you think it would be possible to retain the original paint on the model while redoing the cab? Also, what would work for the window glass now that the windows will be larger than stock?
If you enlarge the windows very carefully, you can probably do it without repainting the entire model. Since the windows themselves are going to be an odd size, you might need to cut them out of some clear styrene. That's what I'll probably do. I've done it before. It's a little tedious, but I usually cut a piece a little larger than I need, then carefully file and sand the edges down until it fits. The window gasket could be simulated with decals, or maybe with some styrene, though that could be difficult. Thanks for watching!
ScaleCoat Wash Away works well on Atlas, Proto 2000, Athearn and some others. Don't use it on Kato, as it can attack the plastic. For Kato I usually use my hobby media blaster. Thanks for watching!
The attention to detail is astounding. You are a true craftsman when it comes to recreating locomotives in miniature.
Thanks so much!
Very nice work which should inspire and help all modelers. I look forward to the next installment and to seeing the finished model. I do have one minor tip. It can be helpful to drill a small ‘gluing’ hole behind the KV class light covers to eliminate any trace of adhesive. Even styrene solvent (a neat trick which is often overlooked for bonding metal and/or wood to styrene) can leave a trace. Great series! Please keep it coming.
That's a good idea. I have done stuff like that before a couple times, but not on this model. There will be more in this series. I still have three models to finish! Thanks for watching!
Always exciting when a new SP consist vid comes out, nice.
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
HEY DANIEL ! KIT BASH KIT BASH KIT BASH THAT'S THE WAY I DO IT ! I HAVE BUILT SEVERAL SP /SSW /AT & SF B23-7 B30-7 , B36- 7 AND SF30C's ! SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA DO CERTAIN DETAILS YOURSELF IT IS GOOD TO SEE SOMEONE ELSE BESIDES MY SELF WHO STILL BUILDS THERE MODELS THIS WAY ! MAY YOU KIT BASH FOREVER ! I KNOW I WILL ! KEEP IT UP ! 😎
I have a lot of fun doing models this way, though also have quite a few newer models where a lot of stuff is done already. I am hoping to get back to this series soon. Thanks for watching!
My favorite video series by far.
Thanks so much!
I've always loved these build series of yours. Going all the way back to the Santa Fe SD40-2 Snoot build you did a few years ago.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the series.
Glad to see another in this series! Dan, your modeling skills never cease to amaze me! Great work thanks!!!
Thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying it.
I honestly love this series, it reminds me that this hobby requires patience specially on the modelling part if you're a beginner like me.
Also it makes me feel less bad that it's been two years and I still haven't finished the cylindrical hopper on my workbench.
I hear that. I have several locomotive projects that have been sitting around for several years now. I've been making time to work on those as well. Thanks for watching!
You are a master at model building. Awesome series.
Thanks so much!
I am so impressed with your detailed work on these B 23 U 30 series. I remember these type of projects in Model Railroad Magazine. Glad to see this on a video. Great work. 👍✅
I'm glad you like the video. I have more work to do on the B30-7, so there will be more episodes coming. Thanks for watching!
Nice work Dan!! I have about 40
locomotives to work on myself,
mostly blue box Athearns but I
bought 4 B23-7s I have to strip
for repaint to Conrail!! So much
to do and no time, great show
Dan, those units will look sharp
on that new layout!!
You sound like me... so many projects. I've been trying to work on some of mine, as well as sell off some that I've decided I don't need to worry about. I'm trying to whittle down the pile a little. I'm definitely looking forward to running these on the new layout. Thanks for watching!
Goodness Daniel, your attention to detail is amazing. Very nice, and inspiring, work.
Thanks so much!
It’s great to see this series come back! I strive to have diesels as detailed as yours! I’m working on SD40R 7303 as well as a Conrail SD50 for a friend. I’ll have to take your tips into consideration when I go back to a project I started about a year ago, SD45T-2R 6842.
I'm glad you're enjoying this video series. It sounds like you have some cool projects going. Thanks for watching!
Another great video. Thank you sir
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Progressing nicely 👍Don't rely on Archer Decals, they folded. Archer made some great decals. They are filling existing orders, but they became swamped as soon as the news broke.
That's sad news. I really liked their rivet decals. I don't use them all the time, so my current stash will hopefully last a while. Thanks for the info!
Dan the only thing I like better then your reviews is one of your "how to" videos. Man that's some great modeling!
I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks so much!
Great job ! Sharp on details and accuracy. Not a big SP fan but there are so many different features on their engines. Your work makes it pretty interesting. Keep on your good work.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Sometimes I have to look back to reviews you've done in the past to agree more (or not) on grades you're giving. For months I tought that you were hard on Rapido Trains stuff. Even if I live in Canada, I own just a few items from them. Specially cars because I don't really trust their engines. And the two I got are old ones. Now I understand better your motives. You give good grades to good stuff no matter the name is. But I would like to know if there are some manufacturers on witch you're not doing reviews ?
@@lucgagnon5241 I don't have any manufacturers that I won't review per se, but I do normally buy stuff that suits my own tastes. Also, lately I've been much more focused about buying equipment that makes sense for my 1990s era Donner Pass layout. Kadee, for example, makes some really nice rolling stock but most of it is for an earlier time period so I don't have too much of it. I also tend to like equipment with a lot of detail and accuracy, so I tend to stay away from lower end models that have molded on ladders, etc.
Thanks Mr. Cortopassi ! Keep on your good work. You're probably the best review process.
Great video Dan! You remind me so much of my Grandfather who passed a few years ago, he wasn’t into trains but he looked a lot like you!
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. My granddad was one of the biggest reasons I'm into trains now. I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
Perfect timing this will help me with my b23-7 project
Cool! I'm glad you're enjoying the B30-7 build. I have an Atlas SP B23-7 that I need to work on too. Thanks for watching!
Amazing precision work!
Thanks so much!
I enjoy these build videos. Nice work Daniel
I'm glad you're enjoying the series. Thanks for watching!
Great work on these. I’m guessing you were the first modeler to have the accurate “used to be” L-window posts in your SP units. I’ve never seen anyone go that far with custom details. I don’t even recall overland putting those in (I know ScaleTrains and Athearn Genesis cover this nowadays but only in recent releases) cool stuff
I don't know if I was the first, but it is something that I like to get right. So many SP models have either had the generic standard front window arrangement, or as-built with the full L shaped window. I'm glad that's starting to change. Thanks for watching!
Cool video Dan! I have a pair of undecorated Atlas U36Cs that I plan to turn into fictional leasing units, already have some brass Athearn horns to replace the stock ones on the locomotives. I'd also like to add ditch lights as well. But I'm gonna take my time as you also mentioned with your project, thanks for sharing and the cool tips as well!
I haven't done much freelancing in HO, but I've had a lot of fun with it in N. It's a great creative outlet to build something the way you want it. Good luck with your U36Cs and thanks for watching!
Dan, Why is the video darkened for such long time periods towards the end. I can barely see the loco.
I do that to make the text that I put on the screen more readable. In this series I do a recap section at the end so the video is stuff that's already been seen elsewhere in the program. Thanks for watching!
I have an Atlas East Penn railroad B30-7 7874, which is former SP 7874 that I would like to modify in the same fashion to make the model more realistic and better looking. Luckily, this unit does not have the same modifications to the roof, just the windows. Do you think it would be possible to retain the original paint on the model while redoing the cab? Also, what would work for the window glass now that the windows will be larger than stock?
If you enlarge the windows very carefully, you can probably do it without repainting the entire model. Since the windows themselves are going to be an odd size, you might need to cut them out of some clear styrene. That's what I'll probably do. I've done it before. It's a little tedious, but I usually cut a piece a little larger than I need, then carefully file and sand the edges down until it fits. The window gasket could be simulated with decals, or maybe with some styrene, though that could be difficult. Thanks for watching!
How do you strip the paint so effectively? I always struggle with that.
He used Scale Coat Wash Away paint stripper in a previous episode.
ScaleCoat Wash Away works well on Atlas, Proto 2000, Athearn and some others. Don't use it on Kato, as it can attack the plastic. For Kato I usually use my hobby media blaster. Thanks for watching!
I’m your new sub Dan
Thanks so much for finding the channel, subscribing and watching!
@@DanielCortopassi your welcome 🙏 I like trains tooo plus I saw you on tsg multimedia with Mike and John