Soo Line F3

[jtousign]

Soo F3.jpg

Here on the paintboard is the Soo Line F3 livery, which I really like. The realistic version is the FP7, but I had some issues with DTG’s FP7 regarding a modeling distortion on the front sides of the base locomotive. Still, I think it’s better than nothing. It was normally paired with the SD40-2, both featuring the same design for freight transport. I’m still going to make an F3 B version and then the SD40-2. Hours of fun

[GogebicChief]

Jean: Looks awesome. As probably one of the most die hard Soo Fans here, although I tend to model the Maroon / Blue era, but You hit that "Hockey Stick" scheme right on. Our Farm butted-up right next to the Soo (Ex - DSSA) right of way. I could see them right out the kitchen window while washing dishes or walking out to the Sauna. I see you had that problem with the sand hatches, it is a goofy flaw in the paint map. I had problems with them when I did the Original, Black,- Green, - Yellow CNW Paint scheme. Take Care... Stefan

[cnwfan]

Looking good!

[jtousign]

Thanks, Stefan and cnwfan, for your kind words. As for the sand hatches, it seems to me it would have been easy to make two separate ones—one for the front and one for the rear, like other companies usually do—but oh well, we’ll just have to live with it. Take care, friends, and see you soon.