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Here are some of mine. What was an undecorated Athearn SD40-2 became KCS 666. It still needs a little work.
An undecorated Athearn GP38-2 became Midland Gulf Railways #4003
These two Proto 2000 E7's are both repaints. The loco on the left was Originally in B&O paint. It's now in the KCS black scheme. Note that the paint is slightly faded. The loco on the right was originally in SP paint. It's now in the KCS white scheme. Note the rust on the pilot.
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Those engines are amazing. I love each one of them. You actually beat me to the punch with the BN and Rio Grande. I was considering doing those.
I'm thinking of doing some SD70s or 90s in MRL as well as some GEs just for the fun of it. I was also thinking of doing some modern engines in something like GNs sky blue.
My practice engines are just that, they won't have any part in my fleet. I have some SD45 and SD45-2s that I need to paint up as well as anything else that I see fit. So for now I am practicing on some cheep-os. I want to get to the point that I will take this hobby to the next level and only buy undecorated engines to custom paint.
Keep up the good work!
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zgardner18,
I like the looks of those MRL units so far. Post the pictures when you get done with them, I want to see the finished product.
Here are a couple pics of some custom jobs that I have done. I have a SD80MAC in the paint shop right now, have to retape a couple places, and re-paint.
zgardner18 wrote: I actually never completed them, maybe I should do that.
Well, yeah, I think you should! I don't think anyone else will do it for you.
Seriously, you're doing a great job and there's no reason not to finish it. And no reason not to post the pictures when you do.
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I'm not sure if there was a thread about custom paint jobs for engines or cars, but I would like to see some of your guys' work.
Here is what I got. I haven't started painting anything yet that aren't for practice since I am just learning how to paint up an engine. So these were just for practice.
I actually never completed them, maybe I should do that.