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Subject: 
Re: Rio Grande SD40 MOC
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.trains
Date: 
Sat, 1 Jun 2002 06:22:43 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, James Trobaugh writes:
> I have just completed version 2 of my new Rio Grande SD40, this is going to
> be one of three.

Very nice, JT!  Love the orange trim-- good choice going with the Rio Grande.
> 
> Part of this latest version is a new SNOT designed cab windows, I wanted to
> get away from the standard LEGO house windows.

This also looks very nice-- very clever.

Also you may notice that I
> did use a custom piece for the sun visiors over the side windows, it's an
> adventures car window with the corners cut at an angle and painted black.

Ahem, I *did* happen to notice, and while on one hand you are a very naughty
boy, on the other, the liberties taken create a piece that is perfect for what
you're trying to model!

> The decals are from Microscale, I just couldn't get a dark enough orange off
> my ink jet printer that would work on black bricks (thanks to John Neal for
> pointing me in the direction of Microscale).

You're welcome.  For anyone else looking to decal their train MOCs, go here
(choose O scale decals): http://www.microscale.com/

I look forward to pics of a lash of SDs!

-John



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I have just completed version 2 of my new Rio Grande SD40, this is going to be one of three. Part of this latest version is a new SNOT designed cab windows, I wanted to get away from the standard LEGO house windows. Also you may notice that I did (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)  

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