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Im gonna go with real i TRIED to analize it to no avail im not gonna pretend I know for sure cause I dont, but my gut says it real so i'll go with that.

Hey matt Union Pacific is also the only line that has a working BigBoy that still pulls, Im a N scale train modeler and I model UP. I'll have to show you my layout one day.

No way my friend Im right up the street from willow springs race track where I can 1/4 mile legally, Here in southern Cali if you get caught street racing, they take your car and crush it and make you watch. then send you a bill for it.

Bill if you make a kit I'll be one of your first customers....And you can take that to the bank (along with the small fortune im gonna dish out for it im sure) LOL!

Dude If you post one more pic of a real engine im gonna report you to my buddy Harry and then you have to send a fat wad of 20's if you want to stick around here! LOL! just kidding you do some great work I'd show this engine by itself OUTSTANDING!

Hey thx Dan!

I built this kit about 4 years ago its a nice kit and you have a good start on it. Heres my Photobucket page if you want to check out what i did with mine. http://s179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/aftashox/?start=320

Harry , Harry ,Harry dont you ever learn......Look what happened to the last guy that was checkin out that hot babe. LOL!

nothing like seeing a masterpiece comming to life im gonna love watchin this one.....keep up the good work buddy

I'll see what i can work out Jeff it a fairly simple process. Hmmm....maybe i'll do a video tutorial

I will do my best clayton to provide some sort of tutorial but to put it quite simply theres not much to installing LED's just make sure the wires are hooked up the same (red to red) or if you dont have wires the short stem is always your neg (-)and make sure the polarity is right. you can use 4 AA batterys or 1 9v battery

I think I got it finially

This is the light bar i just wired up I hope you enjoy the video.

WOW! Those hubcaps are done so well I can see the shop your working in and your hands and camera taking the picture. Your Alclad work is second to none John. You are truly a masterful builder. Take care buddy and keep up the outstanding builds!

Hey Dave why is it called a puke tank??

Rare but they exsist...

Well I feel a person should be able to take as much time as he/she needs to complete a project. The forum is designed for encouragement. And it is that encouragement that helps some keep going on a build. I know with me personally sometimes I can pump out the updates on a daily basis but as of lately with the project im working on now it takes more effort to get updates. So those waiting on an update may not get one for a week or so, but those who follow the build dont seem to mind (i hope)

Looking forward to seeing more on this one Scott

Thx fellas for the concern and compliments but the lighting isnt a problem. Once everything is hooked up in series then all the lighting will dim down a bit. The problem with using differant power sources is it has to be on the model itself there will not be any wires leading off the model so it must be self contained, a 9v is easy to hide.

I have to give props where its due, ..... John you are one of the most masterful builders I have ever had the pleasure of meeting I always enjoy the creations that come from those hands of yours. Please keep gracing us with your talents and wonderful works of art.

Well heres the update I promised but its not what i had planed because I ended up breaking one of the lights I made. I had also planed on doing a sort of tutorial for you but I didnt have my photographer (wifey) so next time. now heres the pics I have of the headlights.....I hope you enjoy I used the tiny 1.8mm LED's from model train softwarethese guys have the best LED's and the best service and will even replace broken LED's With LED's this small I was able to use the headlight bezels from the kit I used my dremel to make a small hole just big enough for the LED to stick through. I used the heat from my soldering gun to melt a small space out of the plastic that covers the wires so I can splice wires and solder LED's together, then solder them. Here you see the splice and solder Heres the finished headlight.... I actually blinded myself when I hooked up the power source, these LED's are that bright! Please stay tuned for more to come.

Well heres the update I promised but its not what i had planed because I ended up breaking one of the lights I made. I had also planed on doing a sort of tutorial for you but I didnt have my photographer (wifey) so next time. now heres the pics I have of the headlights.....I hope you enjoy I used the tiny 1.8mm LED's from model train softwarethese guys have the best LED's and the best service and will even replace broken LED's With LED's this small I was able to use the headlight bezels from the kit I used my dremel to make a small hole just big enough for the LED to stick through. I used the heat from my soldering gun to melt a small space out of the plastic that covers the wires so I can splice wires and solder LED's together, then solder them. Here you see the splice and solder Heres the finished headlight.... I actually blinded myself when I hooked up the power source, these LED's are that bright! Please stay tuned for more to come.

Matt I felt like you need a way to express your feelings on the matter so I went out and found this just for you.... I hope you enjoy him

Job well done Clayton!

Yes sir ive seen my share of those shows And your right theres nothing like driving I miss it sometimes. I been thinking about gettin another car hauler for some extra income do some weekend short hauls