First loco in the paint shop

First loco in the paint shop

So far, this is what I have done.
( plain shell airbrushed and decaled )






Working on the number boards and headlights.
Need couplers and coupler retainers.
Need to weather the stripe, couldn't get the color right.
I know the rio grande decals are to far back, oops.

Feedback would be helpful.

Thanks,
Loco1999

[ 08. July 2004, 19:32: Message edited by: loco1999 ]

 

Man,that looks real good.What do you use to do the # boards?Mike

 

Thanks,

Just slice with exacto and add solvaset.
Got that info in a decals thread...
http://www.trainboard.com/ultimatebb.php/ubb/get_topic/f/9/t/003564.html

Loco1999

 

Some improvements....




Repaint the stripes.
Added number boards.
Painted handrails.
Another coat on trucks and fuel tank.

Feedback Wanted

Question:
Flat coat is kind of heavy,
Any ideas to fix it?

Loco1999

 

Loco1999:

Looks like you've learned how to weather your rolling stock and loco's.

 

Improved...




Question:
Does the old sd9 shell not
fit on a new sd9 body?
Doesn't sit so good.

Loco1999