Greetings All I am ready for paint on my SLSF 1102 cab. I prefer Scalecoat. So, which color is correct for the basic Frisco color for this series of cabooses? Many thanks Tom
Tom - An old paint chart from the mechanical Department in FMIG Newsletter #3 lists: Body, Exterior Sides and Ends: Freight Car Red End Platforms: Box Car Red Steps, Risers, Step Sides: Box Car Red Grab Irons, Platform Guard Rails, Lift Rods: Black Hand Rails and Handholds: Black* Roof / Underframe: Black Steel Superstructure: New Standard Primer Red Smokestack: Red Trucks: Black Lettering: White *I remember an e-mail from Joe Pennington several years back that indicated that handrails were painted yellow beginning around 1948. Ultimately a lot of the right color/shading depends on (a) the era you're modeling and (b) if you can find a prototype photo in color. I figure between heavy weathering and differing shades, you can nearly justify whatever color you choose! Be sure to post a photo of your work when you're finished. Best Regards,
I went with black. Some of the grabs were a pain in the caboose but I got them all on. All that's left is the decal work. I also need to find the correct screws for mounting the trucks to the Athearn bolsters. I'm going to the hobby shop in Kirkwood tomorrow so it won't be long now. I haven't been posting pics because I'm doing everything on my iPhone. Wish I could post pics from it. By the way, any certain tips for applying decals onto wood surfaces. Does Solv-set still work. I don't want to screw up these awesome decals! WOOPS!! Wrong thread. So sorry.
