Model Building HO SP Consist Build 12 - Loksound DCC Installation

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In this episode of the Southern Pacific consist build, Dan finally tries to get the Conrail SD40 running!
The SP Consist Build series is about Dan's efforts to recreate a set of 5 locomotives he photographed on the front of a Southern Pacific grain train in Truckee, California in 1993. There were two SP SD45Rs, a Cotton Belt B30-7, a Conrail SD40, and an EMD Leasing GP38-2.
The past few episodes have focused on the Conrail SD40, as it's the closest one to being finished (aside from the GP38-2, which was already finished when the series started).
Dan has been working a lot on the SD40. The model is now fully equipped with lighting and has a cab interior.
In this episode Dan prepares the chassis, reassembling and lubricating the mechanical parts, and does some detailing in the fuel tank area.
When the chassis is ready, Dan installs a Loksound 5 DCC sound decoder.
Then it's time for the big moment - reuniting the shell and chassis. Does it work? Do all the lights light up? Does it run?
Tune in and find out!
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@northcoast261 2 жыл бұрын

I love your model railroading work and admire how no matter how advanced a project or build may be, you are always willing to take everyone through it step by step. Thank you for your work and expertise.

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad you like my approach. Thanks for watching!

@NicksCollectableCreations 2 жыл бұрын

The lighting turned out nice. The classification lights make the model pop and the truck lighting gives it that extra wow factor.

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

I've always liked it when the lights on a model actually work like the real thing. I rework the lighting in a lot of my models, even ones that aren't kitbashed as much as this one is. Now that ESU is offering decoders with 8 or more lighting outputs, it really opens up the possibilities for making all the lights on a model work in a realistic way. Thanks for watching!

@donscholz7225 2 жыл бұрын

That is all out of my class. Very good video.

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watchiing!

@jhoodfysh 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work, thank you for the detailed explanation Dan.

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

@paulkirkmanMYTRAINS 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful work. Nice job !!!!!

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@hond4srule 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work as always 👍

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@conrailfan6277 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Dan, that Conrail unit is coming along nicely!!!! For all you modelers watching, as I told Dan awhile back you can get the 750ohm .25 watt resistors from a company called All Electric, you can get a sheet of 100 cheap, also you can get all the shrink tube at Auto Zone by the box cheap!!! Now is the time to collect supplies winter is coming and it will be time to get back to the modeling bench!!!

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips on where to get supplies. I used to live near an electronics store and I got a lot of stuff there, but I moved. I still have a stash but eventually I'll need to find more supplies. Thanks for watchiing!

@1610nsb 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan excellent as always You are the master!!! Just keep doing what you do well! Have a peaceful day

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! You have a great day, too!

@struck2soon 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy watching these ‘build’ clips of yours, rarely do I watch one without picking up at least one good idea from you!

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

@sleepy8490 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering when the next build video was gonna be. Definitely a nice surprise to wake up to

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully you won't have to wait as long for the next one. Thanks for watching!

@iglapsu88 2 жыл бұрын

Pure mastery.

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@dave3156 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the progress on this series. Can't wait for the next episode. Great modeling skills Dan! Very Impressive

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Shane-Singleton 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. This reminds me of that Santa Fe SD40-2 Snoot build you did a few years back. I watched that entire series and documented most of the detail parts you used for a build I want to do some day. I gathered all the parts but still haven't attempted the build, lol.

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

I'm using pretty much the same techniques on this one, as well as the other locomotives in the consist build. Thanks for watching!

@25mfd 2 жыл бұрын

nice vid... i had a few kato units way back when... the MOST quietest motors in production hands down, whisper quiet

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

I really love Kato mechanisms. Like you said, they're very quiet, and they tend to run really well for a long time with little maintenance. Thanks for watching!

@CentralJerseyRailfan 2 жыл бұрын

DCC installation vids are pretty neat to watch. As of the past 2-3 years I really haven’t been seeing many hardwire installs like that on the internet, as many modelers have been switching to other designs like the Loksound Direct as well as the fairly new NixTrainz Decoder Buddy (which has an unpluggable light board) motherboard that takes a 21 pin DCC decoder like the ESU V5. It also has built in resistors so no need to futz with external resistors although it may not be for everyone who may prefer different resistor types. Good stuff!

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

I guess this one is a little bit "old school". I may try a decoder buddy in the future. I think the advantage to something like that is that if there are Loksound 6 or 7 decoders in the future, it should in theory make it easy to upgrade. On the other hand, it's more stuff inside the shell taking up space. That can be a problem on locomotives that have a lot of lights (and wires). I'm not a huge fan of on board resistors, as I think the lights look better when I use my own. Sometimes the on board ones are too strong, I think. Thanks for watching!

@CentralJerseyRailfan 2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielCortopassi yeah, no problem. i’m not sure but i believe special resistors can be requested from nick santo/nixtrainz, but i’d probably ask him to double check

@josecarlospereiramachado2016 2 жыл бұрын

Muito Bom. Grande TRABALHO.

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@DJRailProductions101 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve also been doing DCC Installations for a Model Train Shop here in Southern California, I can relate to this install. Have you ever used Nix Trains Decoder Buddy?

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't used the Decoder Buddy. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for watching!

@DJRailProductions101 2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielCortopassi Using the Decoder Buddy eliminates the need for external resistors on your LEDs. It’s a board with Integrated resistors. It makes DCC Installs a breeze

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 2 жыл бұрын

I always struggle with putting the wires back in the shell.

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

It can be a challenge sometimes. Thanks for watching!

@Midway_CV-41 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question what is the difference between the esu lok 5 board and the esu lok5 power pack board? Does the power pack board just have more tabs for light functions and esu keep alives on or is there more to it?

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried either of those yet, but it looks like the power pack board is the same except that it has a built in power pack (capacitors). The ESU website says it has 10 function outputs. The regular Loksound 5 Direct board has at least 8 outputs according to the website, though it doesn't really say how many it actually has. The power pack version looks like a completely different circuit board so it's possible it may have a different number of lighting outputs. I'm curious now to get my hands on one! Thanks for watching!

@DMRJ 2 жыл бұрын

Dan - I bought a cheap shell to practice painting. I also want to practice making a working engine. How do I determine what chassis, motor, trucks, etc. that will fit the shell? I don 't want to just by something that might fit. So just wondering how to find the right resources.

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

The easiest thing is to look for a chassis that's the same brand and locomotive type as the shell. Sometimes you can find a complete chassis with trucks and motor and everything basically assembled on eBay or elsewhere. You can also substitute a different brand chassis, but you'll probably have to do some cutting and filing to get everything to work together. I am looking at doing that on one of my other engines, an HO Proto 2000 GP38-2 that I detailed. The chassis literally cracked in two while the model was stored. I've heard this is a problem with some of the Proto GP38-2s, so a while back I bought an Atlas GP38-2 chassis that I want to use to fix it. I have not tried fitting the two together yet. Sometimes you can also substitute the chassis for a slightly different model. For example, the Kato SD40 and SD45 use the same basic chassis with the same parts. If you're looking to build from the ground up, Athearn trucks and drivetrain parts are fairly bulletproof. The Kato motor is also really good. Good luck with your project and thanks for watching!

@dalejones3532 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan I have been looking for someone who can paint an SD- 90 MAC to be painted either in the BNSF. STYLE or the SF red &silver war bonnet colors .Do you know of anyone who does this kind of work and also I am looking for the GP and the SD models in HO .Oh there is one more thing some places don't ship to AK .Do you . is there any extra fees as some places do because I live in a remote area of the State .Don't worry everything here is a hurry up and wait thing around here this time of year any way .PS I really like your video's , Hope you have a happy trick or treat .

@DanielCortopassi 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I don't really know anyone who does custom painting. I'm glad you enjoy the videos, and you have a Happy Halloween, too! Thanks for watching!