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new river mining

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new river mining
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 9:49 AM
I have just purchased the Walthers New River Mining Company, and would like to know what is the easist way to paint the bars on windows? Unlike the Allied Rail Re-builders that have them seperate, the windows and bars are combined on the clear plastic.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 10:28 AM
If I understand the question properly, I would paint it this way ...

Take a small toothpick and dip it in the paint. Wipe it off so only a little is left. Press it on the plastic to paint a straight line. After a few trys, you will get the hang of it and know how much paint to leave on the toothpick.

Good Luck - Ed
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 11:46 AM
I used an old fashioned ink drafting tool and India ink. It worked really well.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 23, 2002 8:58 PM
Try putting your paint on a new pencil eraser and dob it in that way.

Jim
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 5, 2002 1:42 PM
I dry brushed them with a wide stiff brush. The brush was very stiff because there was lots of old paint dried on it.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 6, 2002 10:11 PM
The way I did my New River Mine was with a large flat permanent marker you have to go over it a couple of times but it's quick and easy and best of all looks good
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 9, 2002 8:20 PM
I'd just take a piece of scotch tape and use a hobby knife to square the end. Mask off the area and paint. This provides the best results for me.

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