CPR MP15DC #1441

This unit  is an Atlas model with DCC sound and lights, which came decorated as you see it.  It's a beautifully executed model, but still needed some refining.  My thanks to Nadeem, (the owner of the model,) for letting me post it on my blog.

These unit came to CP Rail second hand from USSX, and each unit has varying detail differences.  As well, the units have gone through evolutionary changes along their service life.  This unit was modeled after photos taken in 2007, in Coquitlam, B.C.
To more accurately represent the prototype, the Atlas model needed to have it's roof cab overhang trimmed back, and have a front radiator grille fabricated from strip styrene.  Details West ditch lights were installed, along with Details Associates MU receptacles installed on custom mounts on the pilot faces.  A beautiful brass horn, by Details West, was painted and installed on the roof.  Lastly, a "whip" style antenna was fabricated from styrene rod and spring steel wire.

The unit was weathered lightly, as these units likely seldom see road service, (as evidenced by the prototype's lack of plough and rear-view mirrors.)  The majority of the weathering was achieved with chalks, sealed in with Testor's Acrylic flat clearcoat paint.  Rust highlights on the leaf springs and fuel tank were achieved with dry-brushed acrylic paints.