drgwguy
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Modeling the DRGW in the 70s-80s!!
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Post by drgwguy on Sept 10, 2010 20:01:07 GMT -5
  So everyone- I don't know if I have to remind anybody here what tomorrow is the anniversary of.....I painted this model to comemorate what happened 9 years ago this week. As some of you know, I served; as did many others on this forum. BN and UP did special military basedpaint schemes during Desert Storm, but I have yet to see the same level of appreciation for the current conflict. POLITICS ASIDE, I'm okay with that, because I have been given the opportunity to create my own special rememberance. The model is an MTH(obviously) and all I did was strip it and repaint. However, the painting WAS the hard part as most of you can imagine! Three layers of frisk tape and 3M(in spots) was enough to drive a man(or woman) batty!! But I knew that if I pulled this off in the first try that I would be sitting pretty........that wasn't the case. All colors were WAY too dark, but I was fortunate enough to 'fade' them white a light 'wash' of Floquil Reefer White; it did the trick. Finally, I hand bent a yellow ribbon out of .010" styrene with brass hooks. Yes, the ribbon is removable. Thanks for looking, and PLEASE remember to thank any service members, vets, fire fighters, police officers, or their family members this week. They could use it. I have more shots on my website www.fourrocksmodelworks.comRick |
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SP_Modeler
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SP never died in my world.
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Post by SP_Modeler on Sept 10, 2010 20:17:20 GMT -5
DAAAAAAYUUUUUUUUMMMMMM!!!!!!
Nice Job Brother! Turned out most excellent and was worth the wait to see it all done.
Definately needs a place of honor in your home and online, I hope Randy will make a spot for it where it wont get lost in here.
Paul
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sarge
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Post by sarge on Sept 10, 2010 20:28:23 GMT -5
That is AWESOME!!!!!  Has to be one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen!!  I can only imagine amount of care and paitence went into making that. I SALUTE YOU  |
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Post by mosteam3985 on Sept 10, 2010 20:33:02 GMT -5
This is AWESOME. Thank you for serving and thank you for building this in remembrance of all who have. Sometimes I fear that America is starting to forget 9/11 and the memories of that day are beginning to soften and fade away. It's projects like this that bring a tear to my eye remembering all that happened and those whose lives were lost forever, from that day all the way to present day.
Thank you sir. Well played.
Not to mention this is FANTASTIC modeling.
Mo
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Post by ssgburme on Sept 10, 2010 21:24:51 GMT -5
Do you need ho scale velcro for the lettering? Maybe an IR flag on the right side? The engineer can use a paq4 or a peq2 instead of the headlights? OK, now up-armor it(rail roadside IED's an all)
Great lookin model!!!
Karl
God loves the INFANTRY
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kcs1967
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Post by kcs1967 on Sept 10, 2010 21:48:27 GMT -5
Wow, that has to be The Best project I have ever seen. Tomorrow Marks 9 years that too many lives were lost, your project certainly is a fitting tribute to many that serve and protect us all.
God Bless all who Protect and Serve!!!
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Post by Randy Earle on Sept 10, 2010 22:11:31 GMT -5
Very nice!
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Post by m a y o r 79 on Sept 10, 2010 22:16:22 GMT -5
Wow, Impressive. The modern camo actually looks really good on a loco.
That would be cool to see that pulling a train together with the UP Desert Storm loco.
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Post by redneck4449 on Sept 10, 2010 22:17:28 GMT -5
im glad to see my old acu uniform came to good use. out freekin standing. i found it hard to keep my mouth shut on this one. im glad i talked you into waiting tell today.
oif 3 and 5 vet
spc dale kathrein
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Freightrain
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Modeling CSX from 1995 to present
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Post by Freightrain on Sept 10, 2010 23:11:08 GMT -5
Very nice job on this loco, it looks really cool like that, I got out of the Army just as they were integrating the ACU uniforms, so I didn't have the pleasure of wearing them.
SPC Glenn Laux, 92F, 3/4 CAV, 571st Medevac, Ft. Carson, CO.
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Post by gnsteve on Sept 11, 2010 0:02:08 GMT -5
Great job on the engine. It's a fitting way to remember here at the Detailer.
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Post by RunningExtra on Sept 11, 2010 7:05:49 GMT -5
Rick, that is truly awesome!!
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Post by antlorch on Sept 11, 2010 10:01:03 GMT -5
That is very inspiring and a great tribute to 9/11 and our soldiers of our nation. I wish the railroads would do all that again.. Great job................
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drgwguy
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Modeling the DRGW in the 70s-80s!!
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Post by drgwguy on Sept 13, 2010 16:40:10 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone for the kind words! It has a special place in my heart, and will be used to pull a "special" at the club. I'll post some club shots soon on the DD!
Rick
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Post by danielsokyrail on Sept 13, 2010 18:30:34 GMT -5
I think you have really out done yourself on that one man. That is very cool. Two thumbs way way up.
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Post by railfan1354 on Dec 11, 2010 19:00:03 GMT -5
Hey Rick,
That is a mighty fine tribute and I did not serve because I was 4 F'ed but I come from a military family who did serve with all the branches covered and I will never forget. I gaundamntee it!
God bless you and the Red White and Blue!
Paulie
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