Well seems my first posting was corrupt maybe Gats did something. Firstly does anyone have a picture of the desert storm locomotive that Union Pacific painted? Maybe they could post the pic in this forum. I am trying to convince Gats to custom paint a SD40-2 in the same livery. So far he has refused the challenge so maybe we can all get together and convince him . Come on Gats where is that Aussie grit? lol ------------------ http://members.optusnet.com.au/~pcassar/index
The grit is on the grindstone dealing with a SD20 and 3 GP10's... all Paducah builts for the TC&W but this might whet your whistle...
This paint scheme is definitely not a bigginers one. All of the camouflage on the locomotive has to be done by masking and painting (don't know why Microscale didn't make the darker shapes a bunch of decals??). But for you sake Colonel, come on gats!!!! Give it a try!!!! Craig Martyn ------------------ [This message has been edited by Craig Martyn (edited 05 May 2000).] [This message has been edited by Craig Martyn (edited 05 May 2000).]
Gats, is it still in this livery? ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com http://Andersley.homestead.com http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com
There is a pic of it on a website in June 1997, sorry to say, it's back in armor yellow and harbor mist gray. FYI.......I think that the Pulling for United Way SD40-2 has the record for being on the rails the longest in a speacial paint scheme (for UP, that is). Have fun painting! Craig Martyn [This message has been edited by Craig Martyn (edited 05 May 2000).]
Thanks Craig and Alan for your replies. Gary is an accomplished modeller and I know he would do a great job (suck suck)LOL. Don't you guys think it would be just great seeing a web page on how to do a custom paint job of this locomotive? ------------------ http://members.optusnet.com.au/~pcassar/index
Why not? Sounds good to me!!!! If gats doesn't do it (on a webpage), some one else might! So beat em' to it!! Craig
Craig, the darker brown (a FS colour) was sprayed freehand after some of the shop employees went 'next door' to Fort Bragg and sat in on a batch of Humvees being painted. They then came back and took 4 days to create this unique paint scheme. And, Colonel, if you think I am going to turn this loco around in 4 days too, YOU ARE MISTAKEN! (that's _if_ I decide to take this on... ) Gary.
Sorry guys but if you go to BLW's internet site they already have the sd40-2 painted for sale.Dosen't look too bad! Needs to be blue though...... ------------------ THE B&O ROCKS!!!! ROYAL BLUE
Seeing I also have some experiance in modeling 1/48 scale millitary model planes, I can assure you this paint scheme isn't that hard, if you have a good airbrush. It's the colors you might have some fun finding the right shades for it. But, then again, I think most of the Patra and Testors millitary flat sets would have the right colors. ------------------ RAILROADING-TO-THE-MAX, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Style! Brent Tidaback, Member #234
BLW's model looks pretty good, BUT, the thing they lacked on was the amount of dark brown shapes there are on the locomotive. If I was to do this locomotive (I am also a painter), I would take my time and cut out a TON of shapes for the dark bron (instead of just a couple of big ones). But over all, it looks great! Craig Martyn
It would sure make an interesting project - but I am pleased to be a BNSF/ATSF modeller Gats, I am sure you would not be expected to do it in four days - a week would do ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com http://Andersley.homestead.com http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com
Hey Colonel, what about the UP SD40-2 in the Pulling for United Way paint scheme.....I like that one a lot! (from a painters stand point it's a lot easier too) Craig Martyn [This message has been edited by Craig Martyn (edited 05 May 2000).]
I think Gats is weakening lets keep the pressure up guys. Gats I'll be happy if it was finished in a week you might have to give up a few overtime shifts thats all lol. What is BLW site so I can see the pic? Craig can you post a pic of the loco you mentioned? Thanks ------------------ http://members.optusnet.com.au/~pcassar/index
Well, I don't know how to post a pic, but I know how to add a link.... http://www.e5e.com/uparchives/locomotives/SD40-2/pix/up3300.htm Take care guys! Craig Martyn
Here is the link to the BLW loco. http://www.blwnscale.com/Opening%20Page.htm Click on "Legacy locos" which is on the left hand side, then scroll down to SD40-2.....click there, and you will see it! Looks pretty good. Craig Martyn [This message has been edited by Craig Martyn (edited 06 May 2000).] [This message has been edited by Craig Martyn (edited 06 May 2000).]
Thanks for the URL'd Craig. I think I much prefer the desert storm rather than the other anyway Gats already has the decals for the Desert Storm scheme. The BLW loco looks great but i'm sure Gats can do a better job (suck) ------------------ http://members.optusnet.com.au/~pcassar/index [This message has been edited by Colonel (edited 06 May 2000).]
And the point of that unit was?...... Dane N. ------------------ TAMR2860-AKA BC Rail King TAMR2860@hotmail.com
I think a howto web site on this would be great! And Gats is just the guy to do it. In fact, he is propbably the only custom painter to be able to produce a truly authentic model and write a how to on the web. Gats has the experience, Gats has the skill, Gats is the MAN!! And remeber, women love a man who custom paint an UP SD40-2 in Desert Storm Livery Colonel you can send me the check anytime you are ready Matt [This message has been edited by mtaylor (edited 07 May 2000).]
