Joe Atkinson posted this F-unit model and its prototype inspiration
on a
Joe says, “I started with an Intermountain F7A in factory MILW
paint. I replaced the forward-facing horn and added new cab roof
grab irons, antenna w/conduit running between the windshields,
cut levers, nose-top grab irons, platform beneath the engineer’s
window, number decals, nose lift rings, andMILWherald.
“I modified the skirts and cut in a new nose-mountedMU connec-
tion next to the headlight, per the prototype. I touched up theMil-
waukee orange paint on the nose lift rings and platform supports
using a custommix of Floquil Signal Red and Reefer Yellow. I painted
the wheels Floquil grimy black then added fading and weathering
with oils.” Truly worthy of our new “Yes, it’s a model” feature!
The model ...
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The prototype ...
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