Littlefoot14
Active Member
I think im going to tackle a pretty big MRRing goal of mine. I think im going to custom paint one of my SD75s when my airbrush arrives this week. That being said, i need some advice when it comes to supplies. Im going to be painting and SD75I into CPR Golden Beaver Scheme. A total fantasy unit but one i think is going to look sharp.
Decals-
The closest thing ive found is Microscale 87-1052. This is for AC4400CW locomotives. If an AC4400 is slightly longer than an SD75I, should i still buy 2 sets?
http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2...ode=87-1052&Category_Code=CP&Product_Count=23
Paint-
Acrylic or Enamel? Water based? Ill be using an airbrush and im completely lost here.
Ive seen several "CP Red" colors available, but im worried this is CPs "Action Red" and not the new darker and richer red found on the beaver units. If someone could let me know if im right or wrong with this assumption, id really appreciate it.
Im also looking for the black for the chassis and nose. I was considering either Testors Grimy Black http://www.testors.com/products/137429 or the RailFlyer Models Non-reflective/Non-Skid Black because it already has a flat color to it.
Any recommendations for the handrails? I think a yellow would look sharp but red is prototypical, if i can even use that word when refering to this project
Also, how many bottles will i need to do 1 locomotive, perhaps 2.
http://www.testors.com/products/137380
Details-
Athearn Genesis desiels dont come 100% assembled, but the small stuff is there. Im wondering about what to do about things like the fans, the cab glass and interior, as i dont want these painted over. Im assuming im supposed to carefully remove these correct?
Thanks in advance
LF
Decals-
The closest thing ive found is Microscale 87-1052. This is for AC4400CW locomotives. If an AC4400 is slightly longer than an SD75I, should i still buy 2 sets?
http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2...ode=87-1052&Category_Code=CP&Product_Count=23
Paint-
Acrylic or Enamel? Water based? Ill be using an airbrush and im completely lost here.
Ive seen several "CP Red" colors available, but im worried this is CPs "Action Red" and not the new darker and richer red found on the beaver units. If someone could let me know if im right or wrong with this assumption, id really appreciate it.
Im also looking for the black for the chassis and nose. I was considering either Testors Grimy Black http://www.testors.com/products/137429 or the RailFlyer Models Non-reflective/Non-Skid Black because it already has a flat color to it.
Any recommendations for the handrails? I think a yellow would look sharp but red is prototypical, if i can even use that word when refering to this project
Also, how many bottles will i need to do 1 locomotive, perhaps 2.
http://www.testors.com/products/137380
Details-
Athearn Genesis desiels dont come 100% assembled, but the small stuff is there. Im wondering about what to do about things like the fans, the cab glass and interior, as i dont want these painted over. Im assuming im supposed to carefully remove these correct?
Thanks in advance
LF