Repainting a cp rail gp35 into a Sp.

This is how it looked originally:



This is how it is looking now:

I used naillaqueremower to strip it... now i must wait for paint and decals.

 

You know if it would help in your painting you can remove that walkway pretty easily...

Adam

 

The problem with ELO is that it can`t be shipped out of the US.

I tried to remove the walkway, but hven i did it, it broke, so i just glued it into place again.

:-( :-(

So all i have to do is to wait for the paint and decals.

 

I too really, really like ELO for paint removal. But I agree that it can be a challenge to get. I have tried with some great success the household cleaner PineSol.

Fill a container deep enough to immerse the model with straight (unthinned) PineSol and leave to soak. I've tried shells from most major makers and no adverse effects yet!

Chris

 

Never use acetone unless it specifically says that it is safe to use with plastics!!!! This stuff could melt your plastic. It can also make it brittle leading to problems later on. Just a word of advice.

Russ

 

On all MT items I just use regular 91% alcohol form the drug store, .88 cents!

Let it soak then lightly brush off the paint with an old toothbrush. Sometimes the lettering will come off and leave paint under it, just soak it a little bit longer after brushing the lettering off and the paint will come too.

 

I tried acetone inside an boxcar first, it femoved the paint so i tried it on the geep, and it works just fine, but! it is strong stuff!

 

Why not just use the un-decorated GP? Rails are off, black base, cheaper, etc. That is what I plan to do for a dark grey SP, unless MT beats me to it.

 

I am 14 years old som my founds are limited, and i didnt like the colours... So i use what i have....

 

Welll for 14 you make me proud for your efforts. Reminds me of....well, er....me ! (when I was your age).

Keep on hacking. And always ask if you don't know, often things come free

 

But since he doesn't have to earn 6 figure salaries or at least isn't working for the man, well, I guess I had to start there too, he likely has decided to set aside the vid games and do some real 3D stuff. It's 6 on Friday and I have at least another hour, then go home and find some time this weekend to spend a few more (at least at home). There will be SOME trainin' on the weekend, gotta get that tower going! (Kim needs incentive

 

Henrik how is the progress of your repainting? Any problems?

 

I am waiting for the paint and decals..........

 

the result:

i had to cut a bit on the wingdecals:

the back: i`ll post more later.........:teeth:

 

That's coming along nicely... Looks like a well-used and weathered unit.

Which unit numbers are you going with? The boards are installed upside down... Just curious. I haven't re-done the number boards on my GP35 repaints either... Seems a little tricky, but I just haven't taken the time.

Nice work!
Adam