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Post by Christopher W on Jul 12, 2019 17:33:26 GMT -5
Just finished up a Kato Metra F40 in the newest paint scheme.  |
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Post by ironstef70 on Jul 14, 2019 9:45:30 GMT -5
Nice paint scheme, and not the easiest. I like the transition from silver to blue, then the orange stripes all around the body. Did you found decals readily available, or did you had them made custom?
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Post by Christopher W on Jul 14, 2019 10:07:40 GMT -5
Nice paint scheme, and not the easiest. I like the transition from silver to blue, then the orange stripes all around the body. Did you found decals readily available, or did you had them made custom? S. Hello, I made the decals, I have them available on my website. switchlinedecals.com/Metra-c35195433 -Christopher W |
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Post by lyled1117 on Jul 14, 2019 20:03:55 GMT -5
Chris, just curious. How do you 'match' the prototype markings? Are you able to measure many of these on the real thing? Get photos up close and transfer to artwork? Work from photos when you can't get close? I know you've measured some, but I'm just curious how much access you have to the real things.
What you did for the Alco posted here earlier shows how you can some of these, just curious how much access you have
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Post by Christopher W on Jul 14, 2019 20:19:28 GMT -5
Chris, just curious. How do you 'match' the prototype markings? Are you able to measure many of these on the real thing? Get photos up close and transfer to artwork? Work from photos when you can't get close? I know you've measured some, but I'm just curious how much access you have to the real things. Lyle Hi Lyle Lots of the graphics are from pictures of the specific unit, I do also use our equipment at the IRM for things as needed (For example the WC 7525 Decal set- I got a few measurements mostly pictures though and designed up the graphics and sized accordingly to the P2K SD45). I also tend to do a lot of print on regular paper and test fit on like models until I am happy with how it looks/ fits. Theres also a variety of pieces I have done a variety of times and for me is the “oh it needs to be X mm long...” -Christopher W |
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Post by lyled1117 on Jul 14, 2019 20:37:21 GMT -5
I feel your pain! I too do the same, print out on paper in ink to check size, modify as required
Lyle
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Post by ironstef70 on Jul 15, 2019 8:00:39 GMT -5
I feel your pain! I too do the same, print out on paper in ink to check size, modify as required Lyle Right, I also do this all the time with my own custom decals, for adjusting size and proportions. But I don't have the required printer, so I must use white paint as the backing media in several cases.
That makes this project (and it's end result) even more impressive. Well done Chris.
Stephane
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