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Lessons learned
1) don’t apply the handrails until the model is done. I used Canopy glue to attach them – worked great.
2) I sprayed Tru-Color clear for decalling; the area where I wanted to decal became glossy but the details around it looked like they had frost on them. I went over these with Tru-Color thinner and switched to my old standby Tamiya Clear.
3) I didn’t use any of the weight the P2K locomotive comes with, the frame is heavy enough.
4) additional pickup wires on all sides of the trucks improved the performance 100%
5) Since this was an undecorated model, the number boards and plastic lights were a bear to install. I had to cut them apart as individual pieces to get them to sit flush. I then painted the inside of the number boards black so the LED light wouldn’t show through.
It was a fun project. More more GP-18 to go…
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