Re: [SilverStreak] Logo's

["Cristi Cave" <chaya7@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I used the same process as Tom.  I used a Tamiya No. 0 paintbrush 
from hobbylinc.com because it was made for those kinds of paints and 
for delicate hobby work, and I can't praise it enough for the job it did.  
The paintbrush you use makes a real difference.  I used Pollyscale 
acrylics, though:  I doubt the brush would last long with enamels.   If I 
didn't use the Tamiya, I would have bought a quality flat paintbrush of 
the same size.    

Use primer.  Automotive primer is good.  I used a self-etching primer 
followed by an ordinary grey primer.   

I put on 3-4 thin coats rather than trying to put it on thick. 

Like Tom, I waited overnight between each and every coat.  So it takes 
quite awhile.  It also takes patience.

I wanted a redder red to match the Sabre logo, so I chose DTI Cherry 
Red.  Looks like the color Tom used would be (in Pollyscale) Seaboard 
Air Line Chinese Red.  Like I've said before, I used Reefer White for 
the background color.

I'm pleased with it, but of course others may look at it and say, "See, I 
told you it's impossible to paint right!"  LOL  

Here's a photo of the logo:
http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/chaya7/Silver%20Streak/

Cristi

----- Original Message ----- 

> I just posted a couple of pictures of one of the logos that I painted
> up on the forum.  Take a look.  While I have a little "touch-up" to
> do, I think that it will be just fine.  And, I can assure all that I
> am in no way a painter !
> 
> What I did was to spray both logos with a primer, and then, when
> completely dry, sprayed them with white acrylic paint from a model
> shop.
> 
> Again, when that was fully dry, I painted the acrylic red from a model
> shop over the white on the top of the letters.  I did do a little
> touch-up with white to cover up where I had been somewhat "sloppy"
> with my brush on the red.  I still have a little touch-up to do before
> I would be satisfied, but am waiting for everything to dry again
> before I proceed.  When I say dry, I won't touch anything until at
> least tomorrow.  I think this is IMPORTANT. Always be sure your paint
> is DRY before you try to apply more !
> 
> What I was trying to match with these colors was the logo on the
> Silver Streak entry page for the site, which you see inbetween the
> fifth wheel and regular Silver Streak trailer in the middle of the
> page.  Maybe these aren't the correct colors, but that is what I was
> trying for.
> 
> -Tom
>