me to remove the hood and cab as a single assembly, separating it from the walkway component, which could then be lifted from the frame without interference. Breaking the hood and cab
with careful knifework, I could separate the flag and eagle, leav- ing a stylized waving flag suitable for the CWE unit.
ry-applied CSX scheme to leave a blank canvas for the new freelance scheme. Like most modern mod- els, the Atlas unit is comprised of several component assemblies that can be further disassembled into individual parts. I began by removing the handrails to prevent
down into individual components required removing the cab from the hood. Carefully pulling out- ward on the side walls allowed the molded clips to pop free from their recesses. I then slid the cab upward and off the molded hood component. I popped the dynamic brake blister free from its mount to complete the break-
Handrails One trick of the paint- shop is to “double over” masking tape, forming a loop with the sticky side out. This can then be used to hold parts in place while they are painted, such as the loco- motive cab or handrails in the photos.
Light
Color First To ensure that no spots are missed, it is best to paint using a four- pass method, the first two passes being left to right, and then right to left while the model is held upside down. The model can then be turned upright, and this method can be repeated, ensuring even coverage in recessed detail areas or protrusions like the dynamic brake bulge. These photos illustrate how the white was oversprayed on the sides of the hood and cab, as well as cab roof.
I could now complete the com- puter mock-up, adding the years with the text tool, and then insert- ing a clipart version of the flag. Finally, I placed the “CENTRAL BELT” slogan onto the hood ends followed by stylized bicentennial stars on the locomotive to drive the theme home. Although this had both visual appeal and a clear message when compared to pro- totypes of the era, it still lacked something. Soon, a white sidesill made the drawing “pop,” seem- ingly projecting outward from the locomotive — it had become time to turn vision into reality. Once at the workbench, I first disassembled the GP38 model, enabling me to remove the facto-
them from becoming damaged. I inserted a dull X-Acto No. 17 chisel blade between each upright stanchion and the body and then gently twisted to pop the stanchion mounting pin from its hole.
I separated the plas- tic shell from the frame by removing both cou- pler boxes held in place with screws. Holding the locomotive upside down, I located the six mount- ing tabs extending into the locomotive frame and released each one by one, pressing them in- ward with a screwdriver. This process enabled
Tru-Color New manufacturer Tru- Color has stepped in to fill the void left by the departure of Floquil, of- fering an extensive line of railroad specific colors suitable for both air & conventional brush use.
Fuel Tank One detail often over- looked by modelers is the variations in fuel tank sizes and how they relate to the service a locomo- tive is in. Atlas makes several different sizes.
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