Sorry about the oversight, I totally understand.
My only reluctance comes from the tedious masking I'll have to do around ALL the windows, gems and wheels before I even start...yuck!
Did you know it came with a Digitrax decoder already installed?! I didn't know that OMI was doing that now...guess they have to...
I've never seen an alco with glossy-black sideframes and a weathered body
Yes, it's gonna be a dull cote with chalks and india ink, too. Gotta have oil leaking from somewhere!
Brand new. My buddy just treated himself for Christmas. Enjoy the pics.
...oh...the Dofascos....
Detailed engine compartment...
A beauty-of-a-behemoth...
He wants me to weather it. *GULP*
Does anyone on this site remember that cheesy art show that was made back in the 80's. Hosted by a man with a LARGE 'fro....
Anyways, his catch phrase is "In art, there's never such thing as a mistake. Only an opportunity." Keep that in mind when weathering.
As per your comments regarding "seeing before buying..." JUST build it yourself! Then you know it's perfect!!!
Amen brother...
I had this discussion (with Efram et al, at the last RPM meet in Toronto) that what's better...buying a MellowMike $750 weathered freight car off ebay, or...
buy a $10 freight car, attempt to weather it, fail...throw it out, buy another $10 freight car, attempt to weather it, fail...throw it out, buy another $10 freight car, attempt to weather it, fail...throw it out, etc etc.
My the time you reach the $375 mark, you'll be a damn good weatherer!!!
+1 SGS!
This hobby should be about expanding your skills and confidence, with all kinds of mediums.
efram;207661This hobby should be about expanding your skills and confidence said:This hobby should be about whatever the individual desires it to be!
,,, Ken