@RoyBoy posted:Very nice job.
I am different (in so many ways) in that I like the pilot/engineering models that have no paint at all. You can see all of the brass and pot metal added-on parts.
Years ago I found an MTH Premier GS-4 at Cal Stewart Nor-Cal and brought it home. After installing a motor and a Cruise Commander, it joined my roster as a very unique looking model.
To each is own. No wrong way to enjoy the hobby. I purchased this ATSF Northern with the intent of making as close to the real thing as I could. To me an unpainted model doesn't look like the real thing, but I get the appeal. If I found another unpainted one I'd do it again.
This is actually the 4th MTH Premier steam locomotive I've brought back from a collection of parts to a running locomotive for myself. This was the most involved cosmetically. I've found I have more fun taking junk and turning it into a running full PS3 model than just buying something NIB. Plus, doing all the work myself and with trades, the cost for the 4 I have done is less than buying one of these locomotives new. If you've got the skills/know how and aren't afraid to try stuff you can save a bunch of money.
