I have been busy the past few weeks detailing my MTH light Mikado for the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railroad. This involved first removing the original markings and coal load. I had to file out part of the support tubing on the engine cowcatcher to make room for longer foot-boards. I also added foot-boards to the tender, modified the coal bunker and built a “dog-house” to ride on the tender deck. All parts were constructed from styrene. Currently the new details are primed and awaiting finish coat and decals for the DM&IRR. The decals were purchased on eBay before I had bought the engine. O gauge decals are a hard find.
Now the big question: Does anyone know a brand of paint that would be a suitable color and finish match for MTH’s steam engines? I’m willing to weather this locomotive to help blend the old and the new if necessary, but would like to start by getting it close. I'm interested in hearing from anyone with touch-up painting experience on a steam locomotive such as this. P.S.- I sent a note to MTH requesting information on possible color match. No response from them at this date.
After it is painted I will add window glazing to the "doghouse".
My prototype: #1325 & #1336. My Mikado will become #1326
Dave
