Here's a link to an image which should better represent what the finished locomotive will look like:
http://www.blwnscale.com/kato-genesis.htm#nh" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
(Arrow down a bit to see the CDOT/New Haven unit. It is the first item listed on the page.
Agreed, it will not be a completely accurate model of the P32. Still, it appears sufficient detail is being reworked so the result should be something of a credible stand in. I believe the only alternative at this point is Overland's HO brass model for considerably more money, if you can even find one for sale. I went ahead and pre-ordered the Kato unit.
Here are a few images of Kato P42 models which appear to have been modified and repainted to represent P32s in a manner similar to the Kato/Kobo unit:
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/22170282@N05/6632887767" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lemoncat1/ ... otostream/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Very nice work.
Bob