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Post by firewood on Oct 27, 2020 4:24:18 GMT
I experimented with some Microscale Canadian National decals on a Lionel Docksider a while back. There were some CN schemes on older Grand Trunk 0-6-0Ts, and the Lionel one is more modern but hey, I'll come up with a story. (I know, more Dullcote needed...old bottle maybe) š How have you customized your Docksider? Let's see some pics!  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2020 13:23:20 GMT
That's a nice little engine FW! I see what you mean about the Dullcote application. The decal looks great.
Gary.
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Post by dennym57 on Oct 27, 2020 13:42:51 GMT
I forgot I had one. Attachments:
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Post by ptc on Oct 27, 2020 14:02:02 GMT
Nice job with the decals, firewood.
Interesting forum handle, how did you come up with it? Firewood, something that we deal with every winter. Got two cords stacked and ready to go.
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Post by firewood on Oct 27, 2020 15:15:35 GMT
Thanks Gary - my first attempt at decaling in a very long while. I need better camera angles to hide the rough stuff  Nice pics & layout, Denny. Do you print your own decals or get them made? That's something I'd like to check out. ptc, good question... I sort of gained the nickname after an antique wooden boat project spent many years in my garage. Friends and neighbours always asked about that "chunk of firewood" and a Texan friend put the label on me. Of course he pronounced it 'faarwud' and that sorta stuck. |
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Post by ptc on Oct 27, 2020 15:39:55 GMT
"Thanks Gary - my first attempt at decaling in a very long while. I need better camera angles to hide the rough stuff
Nice pics & layout, Denny. Do you print your own decals or get them made? That's something I'd like to check out.
ptc, good question... I sort of gained the nickname after an antique wooden boat project spent many years in my garage. Friends and neighbours always asked about that "chunk of firewood" and a Texan friend put the label on me. Of course he pronounced it 'faarwud' and that sorta stuck"I really enjoyed your explanation. You have a handle that I will now never forget.
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Post by dennym57 on Oct 27, 2020 15:55:12 GMT
Thanks Gary - my first attempt at decaling in a very long while. I need better camera angles to hide the rough stuff Nice pics & layout, Denny. Do you print your own decals or get them made? That's something I'd like to check out. ptc, good question... I sort of gained the nickname after an antique wooden boat project spent many years in my garage. Friends and neighbours always asked about that "chunk of firewood" and a Texan friend put the label on me. Of course he pronounced it 'faarwud' and that sorta stuck. No this was part of a set. My printer is pretty old and I'm not sure it can print that.
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Oct 27, 2020 16:09:20 GMT
That is a nice looking engine. I like those 0-6-0s but donāt have one yet.
I may get one and letter it for āHanna Furnaceā company that was a blast furnace complex in Buffalo, NY.
If you have trouble getting the final finish to even out, try a couple coats of gloss finish and let it dry thoroughly. Then hit it with the Dulcote. The gloss will hide the edges of the decal and added paint and the Dulcote will flatten out the finish.
You work looks great. Great subject.
Tom
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Post by MichRR714 on Oct 27, 2020 16:44:52 GMT
My favorite!  |
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Post by Sir James on Oct 27, 2020 17:11:10 GMT
I changed my mind Charlie, I want it back. 
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Post by firewood on Oct 27, 2020 19:11:36 GMT
That is a nice looking engine. I like those 0-6-0s but donāt have one yet. I may get one and letter it for āHanna Furnaceā company that was a blast furnace complex in Buffalo, NY. If you have trouble getting the final finish to even out, try a couple coats of gloss finish and let it dry thoroughly. Then hit it with the Dulcote. The gloss will hide the edges of the decal and added paint and the Dulcote will flatten out the finish. You work looks great. Great subject. Tom I appreciate the tip Tom - thanks! I almost tried for an Algoma Steel mill loco myself, but thought my skills needed to improve first. Algoma's saddle tankers were almost a dead ringer for the Lionel one. www.trainweb.org/oldtimetrains/industrial/steam/algoma_steel.htmI grabbed my number series from the older CN/GT 0-6-0T #7111 you can find here: silverhawkauthor.com/steam-locomotives-and-trains-of-canada_364.htmlFW
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Oct 27, 2020 19:56:34 GMT
The nice thing is that if the Lionel Docksider is a metal shell, you can āeraseā the unwanted markings with lacquer thinner. You apply it lightly with a q-tip and lightly scrub it until the old lettering comes off. That way you have a basic black engine to work with as the thinner doesnāt attack the black paint unless you scrub it too much...
It wonāt work on plastic though. But rubbing alcohol may...
Tom
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Post by Joe Saggese on Oct 28, 2020 5:51:29 GMT
I have this in a box somewhere. One day I want to paint it and make it PRR
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2020 5:57:55 GMT
Great to see the interest in the Docksiders!! So many railroads had them. Well done Guys!
Gary.
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Post by Adam on Oct 28, 2020 9:33:34 GMT
Nice pics guys. These are neat little engines.
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