c415rock
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Post by c415rock on Apr 22, 2010 4:24:01 GMT -5
Here is the first engine that I have painted with 100% acrylics paint! The only modifications were I replaced the number boards, and filled in the port holes. Erik   |
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Post by Randy Earle on Apr 22, 2010 12:06:15 GMT -5
Nice job. I always got a kick out of that scheme, do you think they wanted you to know it was ROCK ISLAND? lol
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Post by Dave on Apr 22, 2010 12:11:32 GMT -5
Now thats a nice looking engine. Is the paint out-of- the-bottom or Custom mixed?
Dave Street
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Post by icghogger on Apr 22, 2010 15:29:32 GMT -5
Great Job, Erik!!
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Post by Dave on Apr 22, 2010 16:17:45 GMT -5
I should proof read what I write. I meant to say--" out of the bottle".
Dave Street
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c415rock
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Post by c415rock on Apr 22, 2010 18:50:16 GMT -5
It's all Badger right from the bottle.
Erik
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Post by spud7378 on Apr 22, 2010 20:21:33 GMT -5
great job erik, turned out great
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Apr 22, 2010 22:09:01 GMT -5
That is very nice! I've always liked the Red and Yellow scheme units! Have any more pix?
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Post by kcs1967 on Apr 22, 2010 23:50:25 GMT -5
Very nice E8, I wonder why they filled the portals? Great paint job, makes me less nervous to paint a locol 100% acrylic. I love how clean the color separation is.
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Post by poweredby251 on Apr 24, 2010 20:48:41 GMT -5
Many railroads used plain panels when panels with portals needed replacement due to rust or collision damage. They could be made easily in the railroads own shops, and much cheaper as well. It wasn't unusual to see older E and F-units with one portal on one side, and none on the other. John Very nice E8, I wonder why they filled the portals? Great paint job, makes me less nervous to paint a locol 100% acrylic. I love how clean the color separation is. |
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Post by c415rock on Apr 25, 2010 17:27:11 GMT -5
Justin, Thanks for the comments. Working with the water base paint was not that bad. I liked how easy to is to clean up. One thing to keep in mind with the water base paint is to keep a blow dryer close by. If you think the paint is to heavy just hit it with the dryer and you are good to go. But I still love my enamel paints and will cry like a baby when the day the government takes them away. Andrew, Thanks for the comments and here are some more pictures. Erik   |
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Post by Jack Napier on May 1, 2010 11:39:55 GMT -5
Now THAT'S A locomotive!  |
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Post by g60syncro on May 13, 2010 21:12:24 GMT -5
Wow!! I find it amazing how 70 years later (more or less) the classic EMD F/E unit shape still looks as good as it did back then. Great paint job!!
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