Alright guys...
I jumped right in tonight and started my project
I just couldn't wait any longer.
I painted all of the tops silver. I think I'm going to opt for a second coat tomorrow as the paint I have is cheap water-based airbrush paint that is rather transparent (coupled with my lack of airbrush skills, and well, let's just say they could use a second coat
). I did however find my masking process to be quite successful (kinda a trade secret at the moment, perhaps declassified in the future).
As I gather supplies I'm hitting decision-making points and since you'ins are the experts, I'd like to get your opinions first. Keep in mind I'll probably be building this and eventually selling it...I don't have to worry about making it work with my coupling system or layout quirks (primarily because I don't have a layout, and therefore lack a coupling system
), so my first instinct would be to go with what looks better, however you guys know what runs better, and if I'm going to sell it I want it to be a good runner. (wow...that was an incredibly drawn-out run-on non-stop over-worded redundant repetitive sentence).
-Metal Wheelsets. Kadee, LL, Intermountain, etc. Which and why?
-Couplers. #5s or #58s ?
-Grabs for couplermate. DA, Cal Scale, etc. Any real difference?
-Other detail parts. Plano kit / grabs for Couplermate. Air/brake hoses, etc?
-Detail decals. Placards, small lettering, little Roadrailer 'stickers,' etc. Do any exist, or am I better off printing my own?
-Finsh coat. Dullcoat, or airbrush the expensive stuff in the little bottles?
I'm sure they'll be more to come.
Thanks in advance!