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 Posted - May 30 2011 : 7:06:44 PM
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I had some used shells laying around so I decided to make an Amtrak MoW fleet.
The toughest parts was trying to get the decals on straight. I doubt if I will ever do this again......
Tyco Plymouth Switcher
Tyco Industrial Switcher
Athearn Hustler
AHM/IHC FM C-Liner
IHC Double Motor GG1
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Posted - May 30 2011 : 7:55:59 PM
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cool I like Nice job too  & you need this caboose 
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Posted - May 30 2011 : 8:45:47 PM
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| Those look really good. Did you use an air brush or a paint brush? The paint looks smooth and even.
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 Posted - May 30 2011 : 10:21:56 PM
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Hi AF Kid,
Those are nice. I really like the paint finish as well. Very smooth. So, paint brush or air brush? LOL! those decals are straight as an arrow.
Thanks for sharing.
Mike
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Posted - May 30 2011 : 10:48:00 PM
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Ahhh, yes...the Great Pumpkins of the Amtrak maintenance fleet...sweet work, I must have that GG1....
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Posted - May 31 2011 : 01:37:04 AM
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Thanks Guys!
I always use an airbrush (Badger 200 with a small compressor).
I used Badger 's Western Pacific Orange paint with a Testor's Dull Coat finsih over the
decals. The FM C-Liner has a Badger Clear satin finish. Some engines were re-done more than once. I mostly used Microscale's Amtrak decals.
Next up.... will be some NJ Transit engines. ( In a week or two.....)
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Posted - October 18 2011 : 5:32:08 PM
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Cool... I wasn't around when this was first posted. A whole Amtrak pumpkin fleet. AHM used to offer the GP18 in this scheme.
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Posted - October 18 2011 : 6:14:16 PM
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That GG should be called "The Great Pumpkin"!
-Gareth
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Posted - October 18 2011 : 6:18:45 PM
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VERY COOL!
Me Likey the G and switcher
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Posted - October 18 2011 : 6:26:03 PM
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Posted - October 18 2011 : 6:34:45 PM
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I Cant Wait For The NJT! Im so excited! Anyone have any NJT coaches by walthers? Will pay big money!
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Posted - October 18 2011 : 7:03:49 PM
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AF Kid,
Very nice work with both smooth paint and application of decals. A very good job that must look nice on the shelf or track.
Sorry I didn't comment earlier.
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