Model photos for GP15-1

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  • August 17, 2015 at 1:36 am #7079
    anonymous

      I would recommend you pass on the Walthers model and get an Athearn Genesis GP15-1…which would be correct for the MP…right down to the dual grab iron ladders and extra jacking pads on some units.

      The Walthers unit doesn’t sit at the correct height…as you can see in the catalog picture…and has inferior tooling on the shell, IMO…especially the door latches and the radiator intake sections.

      August 17, 2015 at 8:54 pm #7083
      anonymous

        That’s what I needed to hear, thanks. I thought something looked funny, it’s too high on the trucks, like Athearn blue box boxcars.

        However, the Athearn GP 15-1 does not come lettered for MP.

        August 18, 2015 at 1:56 am #7092
        anonymous

          Yes…they are out of production…but you can find them on eBay…Here’s a great price on a sound-equipped MP GP15-1:

          http://www.ebay.com/itm/Athearn-Genesis-ATHG68111-Missouri-Pacific-GP15-1-1587-w-Tsunami-Sound-NIB-/271956788677?hash=item3f51e345c5

          The retail on this unit was $279.95…with sound. Occasionally, you can find non-sound units for around $150 on there…in MP paint…but that, IMO, is a steal.

          August 20, 2015 at 10:25 pm #7119
          anonymous

            I waited too long and the sale ended. I am not an eBay lurker. If anyone sees another one please let me know so I can jump on it.

            August 28, 2015 at 4:40 am #7152
            anonymous

              I bought one. Picking it up tomorrow.

              August 28, 2015 at 2:19 pm #7154
              taustin316
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                Excellent! You won’t be disappointed!

                October 26, 2015 at 1:55 am #7387
                taustin316
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                  Updates on the GP15-1:

                  Jenks Blue painted; Tru Color paint; decals are in process now…LOKSOUND V 4.0 sound decoder with two sugar cube speakers…and the EMD 12-645E sound file (new) from ESU.

                  October 26, 2015 at 2:09 am #7388
                  Charles Duckworth
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                    Tom
                    Very nice work, looking forward to watching the progress on locomotive.

                    November 2, 2015 at 8:52 pm #7436
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                    Keymaster

                      Hey, Tom. What brand and model of speakers are you using?

                      November 3, 2015 at 1:11 am #7440
                      taustin316
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                        @cduckworth wrote:

                        Tom
                        Very nice work, looking forward to watching the progress on locomotive.

                        Thanks Charlie…It’s nice to be able to get to work on these things daily!

                        November 3, 2015 at 1:12 am #7441
                        taustin316
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                          [/size]@kwlove126 wrote:

                          Hey, Tom. What brand and model of speakers are you using?

                          Kevin:

                          Here’s a link to them…they’re pretty cheap at Digikey:

                          https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/2403%20260%2000071/423-1200-ND/4376274

                          November 3, 2015 at 1:16 am #7442
                          taustin316
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                            I build the boxes or enclosures for them as follows:

                            sides are made from Evergreen strip styrene: .040″ thick x .250″ wide; cut to fit the sides; glued to the speaker sides…a small bead of clear silicone sealant is placed around the speaker sides on the inside before putting the box top on them.

                            The box/enclosure bottom piece is again made from .040″ styrene and is:

                            .595″ x .790″.

                            I have tried the speakers with the cones out and in…and not much difference…but the thicker the plastic…the less vibration…and the sugar cubes can show off.

                            November 3, 2015 at 4:37 am #7444
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                            Keymaster

                              Tom, I appreciate the info on the speakers and enclosures. Can you post some photos showing installation in the body shell?

                              November 3, 2015 at 6:39 pm #7446
                              taustin316
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                                Yes. I plan on it…I’m posting the engine builds here now…and this one will get two speakers.

                                FWIW: I am very pleased with how this unit is progressing…and I am going to build one more “early phase 1″ unit with the 81” short hood now…possibly MP 1566…

                                I have purchased parts from both Athearn and off eBay to allow for later versions to be modeled…and will outline those differences as well.

                                November 4, 2015 at 7:39 am #7451
                                anonymous

                                  Excellent work, Tom. Keep it up!

                                  Ryan Harris
                                  Fort Worth, TX

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