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Post by acszoli on Nov 16, 2024 5:50:48 GMT -8
Recently, I completed restoring this little gem. It was in rough shape with a worn drive system, tarnished parts, and broken details. Since I’m in the Union Pacific universe, I decided to give it a new home in that region. I’m aware that the Oregon Short Line never had this type of locomotive, nor was this logo ever used in such a way. Now, this little one features Sound/DCC, front and rear lighting, a flickering firebox, and even a light for the coal-shoveling operator. First the model was disassembled, cleaned, and sand blasted with fine Al Oxid, The painted wit 2K car paint, Masked, and painted the gray boiler front, re masked and painted the black part on it, Gloss lacquer applied under the decals, Placed the decals and gloss lacquer again on them, Matt lacquer finish on the whole loco, Re-nickel (dark nickel) the wheels, Re-assemble, grease the drive gears, Install the gems to the marker lights, Install the decoder, keep-alive, speaker, lights Place the figures, window glazing, and enjoy! It took a good week to complete, and maybe not in this order above  Let me know your thoughts!     |
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Post by ambluco on Nov 16, 2024 7:14:23 GMT -8
Very nice work!
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Post by sd40dash2 on Nov 16, 2024 7:15:34 GMT -8
That looks amazing, thanks for sharing!
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Post by edwardsutorik on Nov 16, 2024 7:19:40 GMT -8
I like it. How could I not? I, too, would have found room for such a cutey. And: GOOD WORK! I'll mention that UP DID have some center-cab steam, but the ones I found were 4-4-0's: UP 761-770, added 1887 Here's UP 768:  I'll throw in that UP also had locos with Belpaire fireboxes. Ed |
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Post by drsvelte on Nov 16, 2024 9:26:51 GMT -8
Very nice! Paint looks nice and smooooth!
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Post by cf7 on Nov 16, 2024 9:50:12 GMT -8
Nicely done!
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Post by markfj on Nov 16, 2024 13:34:08 GMT -8
Cool!👍
If you had fun, that's all that matters.
Mark J.
Reading, PA
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Post by cpr4200 on Nov 16, 2024 14:09:45 GMT -8
Beautiful paint job. What is "2k car paint?"
Did you use a spray can or airbrush?
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Nov 16, 2024 19:26:57 GMT -8
Nicely done and your photography is excellent as well.
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Post by acszoli on Nov 16, 2024 21:53:05 GMT -8
Beautiful paint job. What is "2k car paint?"
Did you use a spray can or airbrush?
My brother is a car and motorbike painter. I’ve seen the paint jobs he has done, and I know the guy who mixes his paint. I started experimenting with that paint on models, and it worked great. I even got him to match the Union Pacific diesel colors for me. I use a 0.3mm airbrush and bake the paint at 65 degrees Celsius. It’s a simple and affordable way to paint models. |
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Post by cpr4200 on Nov 17, 2024 10:38:06 GMT -8
Beautiful paint job. What is "2k car paint?"
Did you use a spray can or airbrush?
My brother is a car and motorbike painter. I’ve seen the paint jobs he has done, and I know the guy who mixes his paint. I started experimenting with that paint on models, and it worked great. I even got him to match the Union Pacific diesel colors for me. I use a 0.3mm airbrush and bake the paint at 65 degrees Celsius. It’s a simple and affordable way to paint models. I always thought model paints had finer ground pigments, but I guess not. That paint is just beautiful. I've heard that Chevy Engine Red is close to CP Action Red but have been hesitant to try it in spray can form thinking maybe the ceramic component would detract from a small scale model.
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Post by wagnersteve on Nov 17, 2024 10:56:41 GMT -8
11/17/2014, about 1:55 p.m., EST
aczsoli, beautiful modeling. Thanks very much for posting the photos and stating what you did.
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Post by marknycfan on Nov 17, 2024 11:00:26 GMT -8
Top shelf work, I like it!
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Post by edwardsutorik on Nov 17, 2024 12:24:38 GMT -8
I've heard that Chevy Engine Red is close to CP Action Red but have been hesitant to try it in spray can form thinking maybe the ceramic component would detract from a small scale model. And then there's Omaha Orange, as used by both Great Northern and GMC. Ed |
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Post by pkwlsn on Nov 20, 2024 14:24:48 GMT -8
Beautiful work! Can you tell me more about how you nickel plated the wheels? I've heard of people doing DIY nickel plating on drivers before, but not a dark nickel plate.
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Post by acszoli on Nov 22, 2024 13:31:47 GMT -8
Beautiful work! Can you tell me more about how you nickel plated the wheels? I've heard of people doing DIY nickel plating on drivers before, but not a dark nickel plate.
The nickel solution itself is called Smoky Nickel. I looked it up online and found it available in Germany (I live in Europe). The process is the same as standard nickel plating. I purchased an old laboratory power source and run it at 3 volts and 1 amp. Within 10–20 minutes, the result is a nice, dark, shiny surface. Of course, the parts need to be thoroughly cleaned beforehand, ensuring no oil or residue remains on them.  |
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Post by jbilbrey on Nov 24, 2024 5:38:15 GMT -8
Thanks for sharing!
Restoring older models like the above can be very rewarding, and you'll likely learn a thing or two in the process. The beauty of them is that they are dirt simple when it comes to the electronics and mechanics. As long as one doesn't flip the wheels or trucks, they are not difficult to reassemble and get to running again. The inside valve gear also simplifis things when it comes to cleaning and painting.
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