GP35 project Rock Island

[f1_indy2000]

Ok, I'm taking a little break from constructing my layout. Here are four GP35's I painted several years ago in the The Rock scheme. I was pleased with them, but it got to knawing at me that they need to be in the maroon and yellow paint scheme. I know the saying of its my railroad, but in this case it they need to be changed. I will be pleased in the Rock Island colors even though these engines have the dynamic brake housing. That will be ok with me, so I want to share these and as I paint them. My only drawback right is Microscale website says they are out of stock on the decals I want, same with my hobby dealer who has them ordered for me. Oh well I will get started anyway.

 

[jbaakko]

Good luck with the re-paint, they look awesome as is.

 

[f1_indy2000]

Ok I got the decals on Saturday and transformed GP35 TheRocks to Rock Islands. Next step will be the touchups and then the weathering.

 

[jbaakko]

Very nice!

 

[NZRMac]

Looking good!!

Ken.

 

[Alcomotive]

2 thumbs up!

 

[f1_indy2000]

I've weathered the heck out of these guys and still don't feel a 100% pleased. I guess thats where the saying of we are our own worst critic. It appears that my Shakespeare statue likes what it sees.

 

[Alcomotive]

Keep up the good work! Rock on! LOL

 

[jbaakko]

Very nice, i must say!

 

[f1_indy2000]

I thought I would add some pix of these on their trucks.

 

[chrismoore93]

Nice work, looks great!
Chris

 

[f1_indy2000]

Thankyou everybody. This has been a fun little side project from the construction job. I have been stretchin their legs on the layout testing sections and making sure everything is working. Thanks again

 

[okiecrip]

Rock Island

great job i really like that paint scheme

okiecrip

 

[f1_indy2000]

I'm really pleased with them and since I painted the walls blue and did the clouds have really added a lot to the background. Next up is scenery.