My big problem with building models is I usually get half way through and find a different set of wheels or a better engine and then have to start modifying every thing to make it fit, these days I only build 1/18 scale diecast kits or customize cars I have bought, I have been building a 41 Willys drag coupe and have changed so many things so often, I started with a small block Chevy and modifyed the chassis to mount it then found a big block so changed eveything to suit then found a hemi that looks just right, everything rebuilt including the floor pan, it has had 3 different rear wheels sets so far and I am now waiting for a pair of front wheels to arrive from the states, fortunately the front axle will take the wheels without too much change, the car has been painted 3 different colors just trying to find the look I want, now I think I have it right.
Dave you say you have used nail polish, have you tried Inspire candy or pearl airbrush paint, it is an English company but I have been getting it from a Polish seller, you need to put down a base, I like metallic silver, and have used Candy orange, Candy cherry and Candy deep red, really amazing finish and it is one of those paints that show a different shade of color in different light, the thing I like is a big range of color and affordable, I was using house of kolor but it got rediculous for post to me, fair price for the paint but $200 for post from the states.
I just bought another 53 Ford F100 van that is decorated for Texaco but will be stripped and refinished in Porsche guards red, I already have one that I lowered and put a set of deep Torque Thrust mags on but left in the original paint scheme, I like to fiddle .
I'm not sure but I think Inspire is part of the Createx range, and if so they also need a base to spray over, they are all extremely thin paints, the other paint that you mentioned is called Kustom Kolor and is from the makers of HOK, problem is it is enamel I use Acrylic so I can clear coat over the finish, you really can't clear enamel, it does dry shiny but sealing decals could be a problem and Testors gloss clearcoat doesn't dry quite like I would want it to look even on train stuff it goes crap with handling, isn't airbrushing fun, I use a lot of auto paint for modeling even my red and silver Santa Fe engines are auto finish, I got tired of the hobby silver coming off or dulling and I can match the red nearly exact, a much more durable finish and usually 2 coats is enough.
Hi all,
We got a chance to ride another train, this one in New Freedom, Pa. It is called Steam into History (http://steamintohistory.com/). They run this reproduction train consist.
The locomotive is the real thing, runs just like the original from around 1864, except it is oil fired instead of wood fired. A beautiful locomotive and a fun ride. It has only been running about a year, the locomotive was delivered new about a year ago.
I will be putting together a photo essay.
All the best,
Charles
