I am calling this one done. After the decals were applied and dried for a full day and I installed the cab glass and head light lens, I gave the loco a very light spray of Testors Dull Coat. I have never had reaction issues using Testors Dull Coat over Tamiya....but you will want to check if you use other brands. The very light first coat seals and is followed by another light coat....just a bit more than the first. This seals our decals, protects them from handling and gives the loco a even overall sheen. I did also build a A/C unit for the roof....took about ten minutes...it's the white box on the roof.
I also used something new on this paint.....Tamiya weathering system. The weathering system looks like make-up.....it's in a small compact and I figure it's just a very high quality make-up!! It does not rub off easy like chalks will and Dull Coat does not affect it to the extent it does chalk. I left the body pretty clean.....it's just been shopped!! So here it is.....
I can't recall if I said before...but I also widened the fuel tank 1/2 inch. I do this on all these Dash and SD90 units as it helps so much!! The unit below has the stock tank still.
Next project has moved into the paint shop.......this one will be a little simpler.
Thanks for following along....hope some of you all try a repaint for yourself.
Thanks!
