On November 19, 2007 I wrote this post about the model of SNCT #101 that I was just starting to build. Almost seven(!) years later it’s finally done. Granted, most of that time I wasn’t working on it. I got distracted by other projects and life in general, but still, there’s probably at least a good year or two worth of regular work sessions in this model and for the most part I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.
Built to P:87 specs, #101 has full underbody detailing, scale couplers from Sergent Engineering, LED forward and reverse lights as well as a rotating beacon, a LokSound Select decoder that’s fully programmed and a surprisingly decent speaker. It’s only been run back and forth on a test track, but it doesn’t seem to have any major issue’s.
I’m less than thrilled with the paint job… I ran into a few issue’s with my airbrush when I was painting it but overall I think it’s fine. The decals could also be improved upon. I used the old Herald King set, which wasn’t designed for a correctly contoured bulldog nose. I did my best though and I think they look ok.
I have almost everything I need to built 101’s sister units 102 and 103. I’ve got a lot going on right now, but hopefully it won’t be seven more years before they’re done as well. Ultimately I hope to build the entire 6 unit SNCT fleet as well as a good deal of their boxcars and MOW equipment.
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Great job!!! You got me into modeling the S&NC.I have done a couple box cars and been able to pick up an F unit off ebay. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, those Athearn F’s are pretty nice. Good luck with your modeling.
Nice work on these!
Great job Chris. What paint did you use to complete your #101? Looks fantastic and you nailed the prototype. Well done.
Hi Thomas,
Thanks! I believe I used Tamiya Dark Green and Black for the SNCT colors and Modelflex BN Green for the part where the grill is missing. I might be slightly off on that correct shade of Tamiya Green though. I believe I matched it to Scalecoat New Haven Green which is pretty close to what the SNCT used.
For any future units I complete I’ll probably use Tamiya again unless I can find a good SNCT green from Tru Color.
– Chris
Thanks for the reply Chris. Great job. I will be using a Stewart/Kato Chassis and Highliner shell for my #101. Thanks for the photos, parts list and info you provided, it helps greatly, even for old retired farts like me.