Sunshine Models CRI&P rebuild #

 Sunshine kit #64.54

 Progress continues as I work through the stash of kits accumulated over the years.
This Rock Island car being the latest.
I have a real affinity for the variety of rebuilt cars that were present back in the day.

This model started with the stock Sunshine kit with improved details.
Rivets were added to the inside of the corner notches
The end ladders used etched ladder stiles to better represent how the prototype secured the grabs to the ends
Laser cut running board

Painted with Scalecoat and weathered with oils and an overspray of dirt

More cars coming 

Speedwitch Media C&NW PS-1

 

Sort of the last of 2025, or the first of 2026.
Another one of Ted's more recent offerings.
A really neat car. I confess an affinity for 40' Autocars. Much like the BX-34, Ted has included a large amount of photoetch details.
There's a clear path that Ted is on with his newer kits, and I for one, am fully onboard. I welcome the challenge of newer techniques and finer details.
But next will be a couple of NSC mini-kits that I've ignored for a few years now

Happy New Year