This is the first of several posts. He runs 3R O gauge trains, in SCL, SOU, NYC, and various other roads. I finished out several things...ironically they were all made by MTH.
1. SCL RS3
2. SCL Passenger Cars
3. SCL SD45 Modifications/Weathering
4. SCL FT units (no photos)
5. SOU F3 paint touch-ups (no photos)
6. SOU SD9 (Of course MTH announces one as I finished this one...no photos)
7. SCL RPO - Still in progress.
The model itself is an MTH Protosound2 RS3 and was painted UP.
This SCL RS3 is a pure repaint and weathering job, nothing more. There was no effort on this one to do any sort of super-detailing (minus the addition of number boards on the ends), etc. However, this one closely resembles the prototype, including the horns.
I used this to try a few things. One being the use of Testor's rattle cans to lay on the semi-gloss black paint. I won't ever do it again. The paint goes on too thick, so I will forevermore use only airbrushes on anything that touches the rails. Buildings are another story. I also learned that the gloss spray paint wasn't worth it, and that I needed to gloss-cote anyways, so flat black is fine as a base coat. I also learned that Testors gloss lacquer can easily come off Testors gloss enamel. They are not compatible. Don't do it.
Weathering is by airbrush, drybrush, and pan pastels. This is a very basic job...maybe 30 minutes worth, trying to match photos I had.
The interior is a photo my dad uses for these types of engines. Also an MTH engineer figure was heavily mutilated to fit into the cab. It was so time-consuming, the fireman side only has the photo glued to the motor-shield.
I have been working on a temporary photobooth of sorts on my new workbench...however I really need to work on my lighting as you will see. I have a diorama planned to replace this...but that will take time.
As a side note, good luck finding SCL locomotive decals. I think I dried up the last pond.
Enjoy.
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