Re: [SilverStreak] Logo's

["Tom Patterson" <pattersontj@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Cristi,

You obviously have a much steadier hand than I.  Must be moving all that 
concrete !!! <VBG>

-Tom

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>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
>