He gets it! And, “Thank you!”
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Eric, do you still want the bachmann circus stuff?
John, thanks. Private message sent.
Eric
Update:
Thanksgiving weekend marks the Triple O’s “end of season.” All projects on the lanai need to be brought to a point that they can remain safely on the lanai despite Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas festivities. Each 1:1 modeler is allowed one project that reaches the finishing stages to remain on the lanai. Did AM-critter make the cut? Follow along!
First, in preparation for a diaphragm, Kid-zilla cut a platform and small roof over the after door, basing his work on @Rooster’s recent baggage car project ( Building and Bashing Amtrak Equipment).
He puttered with the lights and wiring, did some final sanding, and it was off to the Palm of Spray Painting.
He was impressed…no runs and no lost details!
And that brings us to the following:
I guess we should have primed this first to better obscure the old markings, but we both like the hidden sings of provenance!
He was shocked how a bit of paint can change what looks like a wreck into a model (something I’ve remarked upon before with my own projects)! He had to do a bit more filing and filling, which nothing like a good coat of paint reveals, but he got AM-Critter over the line. Let’s see what he can do between now and Christmas day!
Updates as progress merits.
On Behalf of Kid-zilla,
Eric
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Primer would probably not helped that much. Possibly chemical removal with 91% alcohol or sanding might have done it. But I’m with you both. Ghost lettering is quite prototypical when equipment changes ownership.
This is really looking good! Great job KZ!!
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I agree. Absolutely fantastic.
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Such a uniquely cool loco, it’s sure to have a long attention-getting carreer in front of it! Maybe I missed it, but has KZ given it a name?
Exactly! …SLAP SOME AMTRAK BADGING ON IT AND CALL IT DONE!
Excellent work young man and don’t think I didn’t notice the radiator fan !
Roosters tend to see many things others miss.
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I believe you could do either Phase III or IV schemes and I personally think the IV might look a bit better however it is YOUR choice as it is YOUR build! On that note you could just leave it like it is!!
Looks pretty fast to me already but I’m just a
http://www.trainweb.org/amtrakpix/paintschemes/paintschemes.html
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Young Mr. Mueller,
I was sitting here looking at the fantastic work so far and it got me thinking that you were pretty darn good with the sharpie markers. So I will offer some thoughts of how a thinks whether it matters or not . Remember … Rule #1…your model your rules.
I circled some areas (in red) that could possibly be “picked” out or “highlighted” easily with a black sharpie if that interests your fancy. Also the red arrows point to the air screen that can easily be removed from the inside by bending the metal tabs up and slide the screen out.
I already picked /released them from the shell so you could probably bend the small tabs flush with your fingers then slide out the screen if you decide. If you choose to go that route Mr. himself would probably paint it black and slide it back in place when dry. Actually it also looks pretty cool without the screens too.
OK, I’m done crowing and only showing what you can do if you want
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We reviewed the post. Thanks for the tips! Kid-zilla will think this as he does the last wiring hookups!
On Behalf of Kid-zilla,
Eric
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