Re: Paint for airbrushing
Recently someone asked if there are any small aerosol paints like the old Testors. I’ve gotten Krylon “Short Shots” in Hobby Lobby, same small cans, no railroad colors but I use a lot of the flat black, $3.99 ea. ? ? ? Bud Rindfleisch
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Re: American Models Unidentified Plug-door Box Car/Reefer
Hi Ted, I suggest that you call AM about purchasing rolling stock painted but not decorated.?
I have a scale Baldwin coming from them in that manor. It was an undecorated loco that he is going to shoot black in his next batch of painting that color. Which he said will be soon. I told him I’m in no hurry.?
Corbin, I think that’s who mentioned the premium hand railing for the Baldwin S12. Thank you, I had no idea they would be brass. Ordered a set for both locos.?
He also wanted to know if I wanted them install and of course I didn’t due to the fact I will be decaling it for Missouri Pacific.?
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On Mar 17, 2025, at 6:36?AM, Ted Larson via groups.io <mhrreast@...> wrote:
? Corbin
Another?Low Hanging Fruit comment;
Painted but undecorated freight cars
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Based on?WANTED?ads that I have seen, some of the most desired SHS and PRS cars are painted, undecorated.??
Would love to see AM cars offered that way; especially the plug door boxcar in freight car red and reefer yellow, to allow people to simply ad their favorite decals.?
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Ted Larson
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-- Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
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Re: Paint for airbrushing
Mr Griff, I would not believe it would help. This issue of TC letting go is from not having a bonding agent.?
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On Mar 17, 2025, at 4:40?AM, rxman46321 via groups.io <rxman46321@...> wrote:
?Does a light clear coat help keep the paint from peeling with the mask? . Griff On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM, adguytrains via groups.io <bob.hogan@...> wrote: Bill...
I'm with you on this.? I also had to resort to TruColor after the demise of Scalecoat, but have the same?issues with masking TruColor. I find the masking?problem to be even worse on?resin (SMMW) castings no matter what I use for a primer or how long I bake it.? I've also tried various masking tapes, all with the same result.? Very frustrating!? Also,TruColor requires significant thinning, per your comment, for good airbrushing. Bob Hogan On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 8:14?AM Rich Gajnak via <rustytraque= [email protected]> wrote: I don't have any masking problems with TruColor on plastic or Zamack.
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Rich G(ajnak)
-- Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
https://www.youtube.com/@mikesscale3149
Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
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Tommy, looks like you guys did your usual great job promoting S at this NMRA regional event.? Any time we display our scale among serious modelers, I know we stand tall even if we're a small component of the hobby.? Thanks for sharing the pictures.
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Gaylord Gill
Highland, MI
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Re: Paint for airbrushing
Does a light clear coat help keep the paint from peeling with the mask? . Griff
On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM, adguytrains via groups.io <bob.hogan@...> wrote: Bill...
I'm with you on this.? I also had to resort to TruColor after the demise of Scalecoat, but have the same?issues with masking TruColor. I find the masking?problem to be even worse on?resin (SMMW) castings no matter what I use for a primer or how long I bake it.? I've also tried various masking tapes, all with the same result.? Very frustrating!? Also,TruColor requires significant thinning, per your comment, for good airbrushing. Bob Hogan On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 8:14?AM Rich Gajnak via <rustytraque= [email protected]> wrote: I don't have any masking problems with TruColor on plastic or Zamack.
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Rich G(ajnak)
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Re: Paint for airbrushing
Rich...
I've used the?3M masking?tape (Micro Mark link) exclusively until now.? In my experience it will also pull?off TruColor paint from resin and plastic.? Overall it is still probably the best masking tape out there, in both my opinion and several of the professional painter guys.
Bob
On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 3:36?PM Michael Eldridge via <meldridge2000= [email protected]> wrote: On Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 06:26 PM, Bill Lane wrote:
Tru Color is most accessible for me since Scalecoat ended. I have figured it out and get good results. But it SUCKS if you have to mask it for another color. Pretty much any tape pulls paint off at least on brass that has been blasted. I have not tried masking and painting on plastic, urethane or 3D printing resin.
I had the same on plastic, Tamiya masking tape has the lowest tack I've seen and it still pulled the paint up.
I'm using Tamiya paints now for all plastic models. It does use alcohol, but that's a lot better than the acetone in TruColor. Never had Tamiya lift off with the masking.
-Michael Eldridge
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Re: Paint for airbrushing
On Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 06:26 PM, Bill Lane wrote:
Tru Color is most accessible for me since Scalecoat ended. I have figured it out and get good results. But it SUCKS if you have to mask it for another color. Pretty much any tape pulls paint off at least on brass that has been blasted. I have not tried masking and painting on plastic, urethane or 3D printing resin.
I had the same on plastic, Tamiya masking tape has the lowest tack I've seen and it still pulled the paint up.
I'm using Tamiya paints now for all plastic models. It does use alcohol, but that's a lot better than the acetone in TruColor. Never had Tamiya lift off with the masking.
-Michael Eldridge
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Re: Off Topic.... Little Willie
Hi Bill, Thanks for posting your new family addition. That little guy is so darn cute.?
I really was helpful to read your page.? Mike Swederska?
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On Mar 16, 2025, at 11:17?AM, Bill Lane via groups.io <bill@...> wrote:
? This has been taking some of my time. We have him for a week today…… ? Thank You,
Bill Lane
Modeling the Mighty Pennsy, PRSL & Reading in 1957 in S Scale since 1987
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-- Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
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Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
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From the TCD Modelers Retreat. Tommy
Although it was a day early, the S Scale community celebrated S Scale day at the Twin Cities Division modelers Meet in Minnesota.? We had a great turnout, turning one corner of the displays into the 3/16th zone. I will post photos.
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Ken Zieska
1/64th Scale Modeler
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Re: Paint for airbrushing
Tamiya thinner is mentioned, but have we forgotten all of the Tamiya paints?? And Tamiya masking tape?
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Although it was a day early, the S Scale community celebrated S Scale day at the Twin Cities Division modelers Meet in Minnesota.? We had a great turnout, turning one corner of the displays into the 3/16th zone. I will post photos.
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Ken Zieska
1/64th Scale Modeler
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Re: Paint for airbrushing
Thanks TC.? Probably the first place I should have gone was MRH.
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Re: Paint for airbrushing
Chuck,? thank you for the response and the suggestion of practicing.?
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Michael
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Off Topic.... Little Willie
This has been taking some of my time. We have him for a week today…… ? Thank You,
Bill Lane
Modeling the Mighty Pennsy, PRSL & Reading in 1957 in S Scale since 1987
See my finished models at:
Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale! ? See my layout progress at:
Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society
It's FREE to join!??
Preserving The Memory Of The PRSL
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Re: Paint for airbrushing
I use a combination of vinyl masking tape I bought from Micro-Mark (), green painters tape and old newspapers.
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Rich G(ajnak)
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New NWSL Stanton Drives for sale
Is anyone in need of a set of brand new NWSL Stanton Drives?? I just purchased this set NEW from NWSL and messed up on the size.? They are new in-box and not run.? This is a set of 1 powered truck and 1 unpowered truck.? It is Model 1615 with 33" wheels and the variable 8', 8' 6" or 9' wheelbase (you can change easily).? I paid $162 for them but someone can have them at the bargain price of $125 plus shipping.? My error can be someone's gain.
Thank you!
Bob Hogan
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Re: Paint for airbrushing
Rich,
Which masking material do you use?
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Thank you,
Matt Hogan
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I'll either use a granite desk top in our kitchen (for temporary use only) or my table saw's surface.?
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Jerry Poniatowski
Brighton, MI
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Re: S Scale switching layout plan
I think many people create switching layouts primarily from space considerations.? As such I think many can be seen as shortline railroads with the distance removed.? I think this describes the famous Gumstump and Snowshoe.? ?The parallel tracks you describe could be seen as modeling a small classification yard with team or interchange tracks
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Re: Paint for airbrushing
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Tom Lennon
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Bill Lane
Jerry Poniatowski