TrainBub posted:Bryant Dunivan 111417 posted:TrainBub posted:rdunniii posted:Belle Epoque posted:...
In comparison with an Atlas O scale CZ car. The silver colors harmonise quite well. As an input on the previous discussion about chrome plated editions of CZ cars from other manufactures, I don't think chrome or nickel plating on models turns out well. I have and old E5A and E5B in HO scale from Hallmark that came nickel plated. After adding decals to them I spray painted them with a semi gloss lacquer to make them look decent.
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And this is why they are painted. I would have preferred the stick on stainless foil used on the ATSF units but the builder said no (unless you give us more money).
I think the chrome bumper look is terrible and is nothing like stainless and as you note nickel plating is inconsistent and changes over time.
I’d be concerned how the stick on material ages - that is, will it loose its “adhesiveness” and begin to peal off of the engine when it gets older. Maybe I’m wrong .... hope so for those that have bought.
I love this, talking about longevity of trains and stickers like a group of young guys with great bodies, hair, no kids & a great bounce back ability from misbehaving the night before.
Somehow I think the stickers, paint and finish will be OK after we are done on earths train room. I for one am looking forward to my Santa Fe and my CB&Q coming in today and Wednesday.
By the way, if there is discoloration and peeling stickers... we will call it patina, and be proud of it.
Each of us are different. We make choices. Yours may be different than mine. That’s great. Enjoy !!! Just keep reserving/buying to meet Scott’s minimums. 😬👍👌🤗😁🤣🤣🤣🤣. Then we all get the trains we want. 🌈😁
Exactly my sentiments. My last exposure to 3rd rail was about 25 years ago when I bought a brass Dash9. The opening of the box and first look was holy moment in our house. Since then I have really appreciated Scott's & his staff. And what 3rd rail does to bring us these beautiful examples. I like the idea of getting all the trains we want. When you think your done, another fine train comes up. It never ends. I'm OK with that.
