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Western Prototype Modelers meet (WPM) 2003 - La Habra, CA

Photos from the 2003 Western Prototype Modelers meet (WPM) by Ryan M. Martin / Harry Wong



This WPM 2003 photo album is dedicated to the memory of Pete Solyom, creator and sponsor of the annual Western Prototype Modelers Meets. Pete passed shortly after the 2003 meet. Pete's famous WPM meets are the reason why this album and others before it have existed to inspire and educate the kitbashing masses. Pete is survived by his wife and family. We will let you know as soon as I hear anything regarding funeral arrangements.

WPM, was held again this year on 10.12.03 in La Habra, CA. This year's WPM also included a modular HO layout from the SoCal FreeMo modular group.

Additional information on these models is only available from that particular owner/ modeler. If you do have a question, please feel free to leave it in the comments section.

All Photos © 2003 - Ryan M. Martin and Harry Wong. These photos are NOT to be used without expressed written/verbal consent of the photographers.

PLEASE! Help Support Future Show Reports: It does take some money and effort (travel expenses & mostly costs of web hosting) to make these show reports possible. Donations ($2 suggested) can be made to espeeboy@yahoo.com via http://paypal.com .

Once again, thanks to the Solyom family for organizing this awesome annual event. Our prayers and thoughts are with Pete.

Visit the WPM 2002 Photo Album to view last year's La Habra meet model images.

It all starts again next May in Northen California for the 2004 Bay Area Prototype Modelers meet (BAPM) so mark your calendars for the 1st or 2nd weekend in May (schedule vacation!)


-Ryan aka "espeeboy"
on the ex-WP Oakland Sub MP11.2

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John Goddard's SD40M-2 SP8692 kitbash representing an ex-EL SDP45. Click on to see detailed shots of that cool SDP rearhood end!
John Goddard's SD40M-2 SP8692 kitbash representing an ex-EL SDP45. Click on to see detailed shots of that cool SDP rearhood end!		 Harry Wong's excellent super-weathered beet gons! Note the stock Red Caboose gon in the background.
Harry Wong's excellent super-weathered beet gons! Note the stock Red Caboose gon in the background.		 Dave Hussey's GP60M ATSF109 kitbash from his Model Railroading magazine two-part article.
Dave Hussey's GP60M ATSF109 kitbash from his Model Railroading magazine two-part article.		 Eric Goodman's fantasy SD75M ATSF265 in retro Zebra stripe paint (the SP in me wants to say Tiger Stripe)
Eric Goodman's fantasy SD75M ATSF265 in retro Zebra stripe paint (the SP in me wants to say "Tiger Stripe")
DRGW5517 SD50 kitbash by Fred Ferrari
DRGW5517 SD50 kitbash by Fred Ferrari		 Tom Gries's GP60 EMD#5 Demo (owned by John Goddard) kitbashed from the Athearn unit! Dig that modified nose and cab!
Tom Gries's GP60 EMD#5 Demo (owned by John Goddard) kitbashed from the Athearn unit! Dig that modified nose and cab!		 Tory Franks's AWESOME Tank Train cars (2 from the 13 car set) kitbashed from the Walthers 65' tankcar. More shots on pages 9-10.
Tory Franks's AWESOME Tank Train cars (2 from the 13 car set) kitbashed from the Walthers 65' tankcar. More shots on pages 9-10.		 TE70-4S SP7030 fresh from Thom Anderson's paint booth! SWEET!
TE70-4S SP7030 fresh from Thom Anderson's paint booth! SWEET!
One of three SP SD39's being kitbashed by Dave Hussey. See other photos further on for more details!
One of three SP SD39's being kitbashed by Dave Hussey. See other photos further on for more details!		 Cool kitbashed Boeing 737 fuselage flat and tank flats by Tim Harris
Cool kitbashed Boeing 737 fuselage flat and tank flats by Tim Harris		 John Goddard's SD45T-2R SP6823 kitbash.
John Goddard's SD45T-2R SP6823 kitbash.		 A SD90MAC (a real one) in the form of kitbashed UP8201 from the RPP shell. Model by John Goddard
A SD90MAC (a real one) in the form of kitbashed UP8201 from the RPP shell. Model by John Goddard
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Guest 07-Feb-2005 15:01
i thought that this gallary made no sence because it didn't show enough details
Andrew Szabat 21-Dec-2004 20:10
The weathering on the 3rd image (ATSF GP60M) is amazing. This is one of the best weathering jobs i've seen. The colors are blended in just right and the detail on the front is great. Whoever did this in your group should make a buisness out of it.
Thank you for displaying these great pics.
Tom 02-Nov-2004 14:53
I liked the SD39 kitbashes that were made. I was wondering how to conact Hi Tech Detail... I like the sides that you had shown.
Roland Marx 28-Aug-2004 17:57
Hello ,
I wish to contact the builder of the famos BL20 . I am looking for more informations about the BL20 like good drawings. I am modelling in 0 gauge.
Thanks for your support
Roland Marx
Germany
Robert Seale 25-Jan-2004 05:48
I have just now found your site and signed on. VERY nice model shots from the Calif. show. Im just curious....Since I am a contemporary western modeler..why were there no BNSF models on display??...Thanks, Robert Seale
tracktime 17-Oct-2003 19:15
For the cooling coils on the BL20-2, those were handmade custom bent pipes (with tees and whatnot turned on a lathe) by the owner of the model himself. Amazing stuff..

tracktime 17-Oct-2003 18:59
Awesome Pix! Incredible meet!

Cheers,
Harry
Bob 17-Oct-2003 18:00
I was wondering who made the pipes in the following image ?

emd_bl20m-gc_coils_wpm03.jpg

Thanks,
Bob
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