|
|
Post by milw on Mar 27, 2014 7:09:30 GMT -5
My latest project, Overland SD60, painted as EMD #1. I was a bit afraid weather the striping work comes out good, the Microscale Decals are well done, so it was quite easy...  |
|
|
|
EMD #1
Mar 27, 2014 9:56:05 GMT -5
Post by icghogger on Mar 27, 2014 9:56:05 GMT -5
Very Nice, Michael, that is a real Beauty!!
|
|
|
|
EMD #1
Mar 27, 2014 11:48:18 GMT -5
Post by dR. T. dAmAgE PhD on Mar 27, 2014 11:48:18 GMT -5
IMPRESSIVE Michael!
GaRy
|
|
|
|
EMD #1
Mar 27, 2014 12:07:44 GMT -5
Post by m a y o r 79 on Mar 27, 2014 12:07:44 GMT -5
Very nice. I've got one of the Proto demonstrators but this one looks a lot better! Never could figure out how to get my demo unit incorporated into my era....guess it was a bad impulse purchase.
|
|
dtinut
Chairman
Modeling the DT&I of the 60's & 70's
Posts: 661
|
EMD #1
Mar 27, 2014 15:35:46 GMT -5
Post by dtinut on Mar 27, 2014 15:35:46 GMT -5
Super great looking paint job :-)
What brand and colors of paint were used?
|
|
|
|
Post by milw on Mar 27, 2014 18:51:03 GMT -5
Its Polly Scale Conrail blue and Reefer white...
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
|
|
|
EMD #1
Mar 27, 2014 19:51:31 GMT -5
Post by antlorch on Mar 27, 2014 19:51:31 GMT -5
This is my all time favorite loco and paint scheme. You have done a super job on the paint. Can you share pics from all sides?
|
|
|
|
EMD #1
Mar 27, 2014 22:07:22 GMT -5
Post by gnsteve on Mar 27, 2014 22:07:22 GMT -5
It's a good looking unit. It will look even better with a couple BN SD40-2s as trailing units. Seriously, you've done a good job on it and I'm with Anthony and would like to see a walk around in photos.
Steve
|
|
|
|
EMD #1
Mar 27, 2014 23:15:41 GMT -5
Post by Randy Earle on Mar 27, 2014 23:15:41 GMT -5
Looks great Michael, hope you post more photos.
|
|
|
|
Post by milw on Mar 28, 2014 10:34:24 GMT -5
Give me a few days till i can make some more sunny shots...
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
|
|
|
EMD #1
Mar 29, 2014 6:25:32 GMT -5
Post by milw on Mar 29, 2014 6:25:32 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
EMD #1
Mar 29, 2014 11:12:43 GMT -5
Post by analogbeatmaker on Mar 29, 2014 11:12:43 GMT -5
That look great Michael! I'm curious, when you paint a brass engine do you have to desolder to remove parts or do you work around things as best you can? Also, how do you prep the brass to apply paint? Finally, are you going to weather this engine?
|
|
|
|
EMD #1
Mar 29, 2014 13:55:58 GMT -5
Post by milw on Mar 29, 2014 13:55:58 GMT -5
That look great Michael! I'm curious, when you paint a brass engine do you have to desolder to remove parts or do you work around things as best you can? Also, how do you prep the brass to apply paint? Finally, are you going to weather this engine? Nick, regarding your quesions: 1. No, i do not desolder any parts. How could i resolder them after painting? Normally, its not a problem at all with the detail parts in place. Sometimes it happens that a grab iron or something else is where the masking tape runs by, but i can cut the masking tape in form to fix it. At least, it it does not mask correctly, i can make corrections with a brush after airbrushing. Generally, i like painting brass more than plastic. Since all detail parts are soldered on, nothing can fell off during cleaning or even when you remove the masking tape. 2. I normally disassemble the model, then i clean all parts with warm water, dish washer and a tooth brush. Thats it. I primer the model with fine model primer from Tamyia out of a spray can and never had any adhesion problems... 3. No i will not. My "job" was just painting. And, maybe i´m a pro-painter, but not a pro weatherer. I´m able to add some light dust to the trucks and fans, but thats it. For real weathering jobs, i call for help from friends. |
|
|
|
EMD #1
Mar 29, 2014 14:22:25 GMT -5
Post by analogbeatmaker on Mar 29, 2014 14:22:25 GMT -5
I do not desolder any parts. How could i resolder them after painting? Face to palm of hand! lol Of course you can't solder after paint. I should think before I type sometimes. Well, that being stated, I know when I weather my locos I have to remove parts like handrails to weather. I wonder how one would approach a brass model in that regards...especially on brass steam locos? You don't have to try and answer being that you don't do weathering I am just asking anyone who may read this and have the answer. |
|
|
|
EMD #1
Mar 30, 2014 22:16:03 GMT -5
Post by gnsteve on Mar 30, 2014 22:16:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the additional photos. It looks good from all the angles.
Steve
|
|
|
|
EMD #1
Mar 31, 2014 5:53:47 GMT -5
Post by m a y o r 79 on Mar 31, 2014 5:53:47 GMT -5
Again......Outstanding.
I would imagine that EMD kept the demonstrators rather clean while they were out on tour. Some light dust on the trucks and fuel tank, and some rust on the wheels and couplers is about all it would take for a proto-typical weathering job on this one.
|
|
spike
Chairman
They say I can't be Spike anymore, so Mr. Burns it is!
Posts: 561
|
EMD #1
Apr 4, 2014 12:07:02 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by spike on Apr 4, 2014 12:07:02 GMT -5
I always liked the 60 Series demo paint. It also keyed into the GM corporate colors well.
If only we could figure out how to do the rounded cab and nose of theGP demos!
Spike
|
|
|
|
EMD #1
Apr 12, 2014 12:28:45 GMT -5
Post by railfansd40t2 on Apr 12, 2014 12:28:45 GMT -5
This is beautiful !
I have seen a lot of the SD60 Demos done and yours is the only one I recall with the # 1 on it other than the Athearn Genesis unit that I have.
You did an outstanding job on this and the colors look to be spot on.
Paulie
|
|
