Thanks. I gave some consideration to metal tape. The stuff I have was used to protect the Fiberglas cowls on the 737 from erosion, and is a bit thick.
I might use it below the stainless corrugations, then put a maroon/clear decal over it.
I am surprised that this version of the Erie-Built has not been done in O scale yet. I will risk reproducing what I think is an HO model. It appears in those google search photo groups.