Forgot about this link as well. Microscale is saying Model Master Insignia Blue is a close match....
Karl, I've used Scalecoat II before and it's been pretty good. I've also used ModeFlex in the past, but after getting a number of "hockey...
I believe those are the new Maxi's from DI. I can't wait to get mine in the mail. Jim, who makes those containers and are there any brands that...
Nice to see them on the layout Jim. I see some of the paint on the handrails came off already, either that or Conrail really wants to make a come...
Thumb tacks (not the flat head kind) work well for that purpose too and I've never poked myself hard enough with one to make myself bleed... ;)...
For anyone that says you can't match factory paint, I respectfully disagree. Yes, it takes a bit of practice but it's not impossible. Mixing and...
Nice work John. Looking more and more airworthy by the hour... Finished up that GP35-3 I was working on today. [img] [img] [img]...
Ahh, so you did manage to get their last one... ;) From what I've heard from some sources, Kato is now officially sold out of these. There might...
Yes, printed them out this evening after makng sure they were about the right size. Just used Testors white decal paper for the Ohio logo and...
Nice work so far John. Can't wait to see the finished product. I'm working on this Wheeling and Lake Erie GP35 High Hood conversion....
Wow, can you share your secret for long life...no McDonald's right.... ;) Think you meant 1980's....so just givin ya' a hard time... :)...
25 colors enough....granted some are more neon, but... :) http://www.sharpie.com/enUS/Pages/fine-point-marker.aspx I have a Silver Sharpie and...
Great question. I haven't seen them selling on eBay (primary store) in almost three years now. I can only assume they aren't around any longer....
Correct, a quick check on the Atlas home page shows all of their HO Trainman releases to be equipped with NMRA 8-pin plugs. I had the GP38-2 and...
That would be the one that I referenced, only not as detailed... ;) Cheers, Brian
Paid $170 for mine from a Hobby Store...not that overzealous, get lucky every once in awhile auction site.... ;) Cheers, Brian
Awesome, you'll have to keep us updated on your experiences because I plan to handlay my own track as well in the future. Any tips and techniques...
Thanks for the Christmas offer David. I'm looking forward to seeing the unit and getting to work on a UPY version. Also waiting to see how...
Where's the stinking "Like" button... :) Thanks for sharing Karl and you are spot on with the lack of overhead shots. I really appreciate your...
Thanks Mike. Same to you and Robin and the rest of the family! Cheers, Brian