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Post by Mark R. on Apr 18, 2012 17:48:52 GMT -5
Jim at Highball Graphics has already done the Grand Rapids, Mid Michigan and Michigan Shore sets for me before. He has the artwork on file, but you'll have to ask him as it's not a stock listed item. I just ordered more myself.
Mark.
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Post by grandtrunkfan on Oct 25, 2012 12:35:57 GMT -5
Laid some paint down today. I need to still paint finer details and add the stripes. I think Im going to use white trim film to do the stripes. I didnt want to bother with masking stripes and worrying about them not being even. And I had a slight bit of overspray I need to touch up as well, but I dont think it came out too bad!   |
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Post by antlorch on Oct 25, 2012 14:34:43 GMT -5
Nice,that sure is glossy. Did you use a gloss clear coat or is that straight from the paint? Decal stripes I think would be the easiest for that application. Looking good so far.
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Post by spud7378 on Oct 25, 2012 18:40:42 GMT -5
Looking good nice and shiny right out if the paint shop
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Post by grandtrunkfan on Oct 26, 2012 7:05:27 GMT -5
Yea, it is glossy unfortunately. That is the paint. I hope weathering and dullcote will take the shine away...
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Post by antlorch on Oct 26, 2012 8:13:38 GMT -5
Well shiny is great for decaling, so it is good that it is shiny. Yes the dullcoat or a flat finish will get rid of the shine.
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Post by catt on Oct 26, 2012 15:19:03 GMT -5
Nice to see the GRE interest.Would be even nicer if the loco came back to GR. ;D
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Post by catt on Oct 26, 2012 15:19:37 GMT -5
Nice to see the GRE interest.Would be even nicer if the loco came back to GR. ;D
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Post by grandtrunkfan on Oct 27, 2012 10:53:12 GMT -5
I didnt know a shiny surface is good for decals. Thanks for the compliments!
Catt, I wish it would too. Ive only seen this locomotive in real life, one time. It was going through Ionia heading to the bumper plant. Still carried the 5106 number as well.
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Post by catt on Oct 28, 2012 14:26:32 GMT -5
Nick, the last I knew the loco was still in Muskegon.I don't know if it stil is or not.
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Post by grandtrunkfan on Oct 28, 2012 17:46:57 GMT -5
Yea its still working the Michigan Shore out in Muskegon. Dont see it leaving anytime soon.
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Post by grandtrunkfan on Oct 29, 2012 0:14:53 GMT -5
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Post by tamaman on Oct 29, 2012 9:23:41 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by c415rock on Oct 29, 2012 10:36:17 GMT -5
Hi Nick,
It is looking good!
Erik
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Post by Mark R. on Oct 29, 2012 15:05:13 GMT -5
Coming right along ! Too late now, but the decal set from Jim includes the white stripes.  While you are waiting, don't forget the red panel on top of the short hood !  Mark. |
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Post by antlorch on Oct 29, 2012 17:03:58 GMT -5
You said that there are blemises on the white strip? If so when the decals from Highball get to you ,you can use the stripes from that sheet to put ontop of the stripes you have on there now and it should take care of all that.
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Post by grandtrunkfan on Oct 30, 2012 11:38:25 GMT -5
Coming right along ! Too late now, but the decal set from Jim includes the white stripes. While you are waiting, don't forget the red panel on top of the short hood ! Mark. Well I may be able to remove my old decals and use Jims. I honestly didnt know his sets included decals for the stripes. |
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Post by bf1982 on Oct 30, 2012 15:40:49 GMT -5
Catt, I wish it would too. Ive only seen this locomotive in real life, one time. It was going through Ionia heading to the bumper plant. Still carried the 5106 number as well. It's crazy how locos stray from their "homes". I have Huron & Eastern operating the line through my town and most of the time it's either a New England Central or a Central Oregon and Pacific loco working it. I'm sure it'll end up back in GR someday  |
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Post by grandtrunkfan on Jul 10, 2013 23:49:50 GMT -5
I feel like Im moving way too slow on finishing this unit, but some more pics:   Im a little upset, I lost a few pieces to this engine when I was building it. Ive toen apart my workbench and surrounding areas to find them and no luck, grr. Im going to try to get the handrails painted this week. I got some Duplicolor plastic adhesive spray Ive read about to keep handrails from flaking. |
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Post by c415rock on Jul 11, 2013 3:55:47 GMT -5
Great job Nick.
That unit is looking real good.
Erik
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While you are waiting, don't forget the red panel on top of the short hood ! 
