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HO MARC Cars with Alclad 2 Finish

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HO MARC Cars with Alclad 2 Finish
Posted by ksax73 on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 6:52 AM

Per AntonioFP45's suggestion and (most importantly) inspiration, I am posting some photos of my MARC cars (Island Model Works models) which were finished with Alclad 2.  Some were re-painted as they were originally coated with standard silver paint.

I was exposed to the Alclad option when I stumbled on Tony's posts here.  Thanks again for the detailed instructions.  I followed his recommendations in addition to some other research and I can say I am very comfortable with the process.  

My parents were even impressed (which is a rare thing when it comes to my model railroading projects):

 

 

 

The first video of these badboys in their Alclad finish has been uploaded to YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrhuddkQOWE&list=UUWw2FXziEq864bJC9vy1LcA&index=1&feature=plcp

 

~Kyle

The Mary Lindsay Railroad - Featuring Amtrak Model Trains
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Posted by MonkeyBucket on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 6:56 AM

They look great. Beer

From which station did you take this rail footage? Smile, Wink & Grin

Cheers...

Chris from down under...

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Posted by AntonioFP45 on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 6:40 PM

Kyle,

They look super! YesBig Smile  Especially in that paint scheme.   It's really cool seeing modern equipment in the metalized finish.  

Request:  When you have a chance, take one or two units outside (in the shade) and take a couple of  photos.  Natural lighting is a good reference gauge when checking the tone of your finishes.

"I like my Pullman Standards & Budds in Stainless Steel flavors, thank you!"

 


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Posted by CAZEPHYR on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 7:05 PM

Kyle

 

Very nice indeed.  I have copied down all of Antonio's procedures and plan on trying my hand at a project like this.

He seems to be the Master and you have learned it well.

Thanks for sharing

CZ

Per AntonioFP45's suggestion and (most importantly) inspiration, I am posting some photos of my MARC cars (Island Model Works models) which were finished with Alclad 2. Some were re-painted as they were originally coated with standard silver paint.

I was exposed to the Alclad option when I stumbled on Tony's posts here. Thanks again for the detailed instructions. I followed his recommendations in addition to some other research and I can say I am very comfortable with the process.

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Posted by AntonioFP45 on Friday, June 1, 2012 8:04 PM

Cazephyr,

Thank you for the kind compliment, but with a bit of practice this is not difficult to get the hang of. Big Smile

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Kyle,

Have you had a chance to take a unit  or two and take those outdoor photos yet?  Wink

"I like my Pullman Standards & Budds in Stainless Steel flavors, thank you!"

 


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Posted by ksax73 on Monday, June 4, 2012 6:28 AM

AntonioFP45

Cazephyr,

Thank you for the kind compliment, but with a bit of practice this is not difficult to get the hang of. Big Smile

  ------------------------------------------------

Kyle,

Have you had a chance to take a unit  or two and take those outdoor photos yet?  Wink

 

I have't had the opportunity yet mainly because my apartment is in a crapy position with respect to getting direct sunlinght.  It only gets a wash of sunlight 2 hours out of the day (and I'm rarely home when it does) and that's about it.  The rest of the time, the trees or the terrace above me blocks out the sunlight.  The photos below are the best photos I currently have using all-natural light that manages to filter into the room.

Note the comparative difference between the car finished in Alclad and the other (left/back) finished in Testors' "Metallic Silver" in the photo below.

Closer view

The older car finished in Metallic Silver (left) has since been "Refurbished" to look like this (same road number as before just like the real railroads do Smile)

~Kyle

The Mary Lindsay Railroad - Featuring Amtrak Model Trains
Your HO Rail Journey Starts Here......... 

 www.marylindsayrr.vze.com (Last Update: 5/31/12)

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