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Post by rscott417 on Nov 22, 2015 11:45:46 GMT -5
Thanks Carmine and yes I was able to notch the pilot. It came out ok, it was a tough spot to sand with the cut bars already installed.
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Post by rscott417 on Nov 24, 2015 11:53:27 GMT -5
Finished the painting on the sill and walkway, added the sill stripes and put a crew in the cab. All that's left is to paint the handrails, grab irons, steps and pilot details and more warning decals.
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Post by rscott417 on Nov 25, 2015 11:38:07 GMT -5
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Post by pacbelt on Nov 25, 2015 15:55:51 GMT -5
LOVE it!!! Where did you get the magnetic MU cables?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2015 15:57:41 GMT -5
Looks cool
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Post by rscott417 on Nov 25, 2015 18:00:58 GMT -5
Thanks guys. LOVE it!!! Where did you get the magnetic MU cables? www.pacific-western-rail.com/ho_scale.php I probably should have gotten the short hoses instead of medium but i played it safe, the magnetic brake hoses will be next.
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Post by tamaman on Nov 26, 2015 12:12:59 GMT -5
Very cool! Like the mu cable.
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Post by deez on Nov 26, 2015 13:51:08 GMT -5
That unit is looking real nice Bob. A job well done!
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Post by rscott417 on Nov 27, 2015 14:38:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments guys, small update. I have the rest of the decals applied, the grab irons installed and I decided not to paint the white stripes on the walkways and used decals. I think they look better then the ones I painted on the steps and might consider painting over the steps and using the same decals, I think it'll look a bit neater.
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Post by pacbelt on Nov 28, 2015 5:28:38 GMT -5
I'm not really good at painting stripes on steps either- but don't beat yourself up. They look good!! ~ Carmine
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Post by iomalley on Nov 28, 2015 9:37:52 GMT -5
Ah once you weather the steps the white stripes will blend in.
If I could make one suggestion though...you should probably hit those decals with some solvaset to get rid of the silvering. A couple applications should make them settle down nicely.
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Post by pacbelt on Dec 2, 2015 1:54:43 GMT -5
Absolutely! It makes a big difference, and is a staple on my workbench.
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Post by rscott417 on Dec 3, 2015 16:35:25 GMT -5
Ah once you weather the steps the white stripes will blend in. If I could make one suggestion though...you should probably hit those decals with some solvaset to get rid of the silvering. A couple applications should make them settle down nicely. I've been using Microset and Microsol for the decals, I thought once I sprayed the clear coat it would get rid of that film sheen. I'll give solvaset a try. Since we're on the topic of adhesives, what's everyone using to glue plastic windows without the clear plastic getting foggy?
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Post by iomalley on Dec 3, 2015 17:25:33 GMT -5
I use Micro Kristal Klear to glue in the windows. Elmers white glue will work too, but too much glue will be murky. Micro Kristal Klear will stay clear and a tiny bit flexible.
If you've already clear coated, you'll have to prick the decal with a pin to allow the solvaset to flow in behind. It will also create tiny bubbles under the film now, no biggie just pop the little bubbles one at a time. I've rescued many old decals that solvaset settled down.
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Post by rscott417 on Dec 3, 2015 18:36:45 GMT -5
I have not sprayed it with clear coat yet, I'm waiting on a few more parts that still need to be painted. The solvaset has been ordered and I'll give the micro kristal klear a try, thanks for the tips.
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Post by pacbelt on Dec 4, 2015 12:50:34 GMT -5
Bob, I've been using "Canopy Glue" lately - and lovin' it!! I've used Krystal Klear too, but if you're a little sloppy (like me!), it'll dry clear, but you'll notice a little 'lens effect' where it dried thicker. I have not had that problem with Canopy Glue.
~ Carmine
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Post by rscott417 on Dec 8, 2015 13:50:10 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2015 21:57:03 GMT -5
Very nice unit
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Post by pacbelt on Dec 10, 2015 12:35:04 GMT -5
Looks REALLY good!!
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Post by rscott417 on Dec 11, 2015 5:55:19 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
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