I finally have this one done. It¡¯s been a journey.?
It¡¯s one of a bunch I purchased from Smiling Ed. This car was a PRS NASG commemorative car with NWSL wheels and Kadee 5 couplers. I replaced the 5s with 802s.?
The PRS logos and paint was stripped off using Goof-Off. wasn¡¯t hard to do but it did soak for a while.?
Frisco has a little different red than the every day box car red. I chose Barn Red. And really like the results. Then top coated with 2X gloss to get it decal ready.?
The NWSL wheels needed to be gauge and then brush painted with Burnt Umber. The trucks were painted along with the car body.?
The Tichy decals were no hill for a climber. The very large logo was the only minor issue to get signed down. I used the clear Arleen¡¯s tacky glue thinned a little with water. Applied to the back of the logo and then suck on. Worked down with fingers and a piece of dense foam. The finally a hair drier to finish up getting the large logo to tighten down around the rivet lines.?
Finally a flat top coat and put on the rails. ?
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Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
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