Building A ScaleTrains Dash 9 Pt. 1: Assembly

Welcome to the first part of a ScaleTrains C44-9W build. This engine was sent to me by a customer to have assembled, painted in his own scheme and weathered. In this episode, we are going to assemble the engine and you'll get to see up close what goes into a modern, super detailed model. Stay tuned for part 2 where we'll paint and weather the engine.

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Timeline:
0:00 Unboxing
1:00 Disassembly
1:55 Shell
9:48 Cab Interior
10:28 Frame: Underside
12:39 Frame: Steps
13:11 Frame: Pilots
14:55 Plow
15:13 Chassis Disassembly
17:21 Chassis Details
17:54 Truck Side Frames
19:00 Fuel Tank
20:02 Outro