Carbon Limestone Co.

[Chris333]

Pantone 316 looks kind of close, add some charcoal to it.

[Chris333]

So my Shapeways order and PPD order were both placed on the same day. Shapeways says my order is still "in production" and hasn't shipped yet. My PPD order is in my hands all the way from Scotland!

[wcfn100]

So my Shapeways order and PPD order were both placed on the same day. Shapeways says my order is still "in production" and hasn't shipped yet. My PPD order is in my hands all the way from Scotland!

My PPD order last week sat in LA for 3 days and then went off the grid for 3 more before it showed up in Denver and then 2 more days to get to me.   

Jason

[Chris333]

Started playing with the quarry side.


And I painted the crusher, still need weathering.


And some of the etched parts on the Whitcomb.


And since there is no way to look forward to putting stripes on the ends I made this.

[coosvalley]

And since there is no way to look forward to putting stripes on the ends I made this.

Thats pretty cool!

[narrowminded]

I really like that mask idea.   I guess you have to be careful not to load too much paint on in a single coat.  What air pressure do you use on your air brush?  I'd guess not too high but I'm new to airbrushes.  I used regular spray guns regularly and was actually proficient with it if I dare say so.

[Chris333]

I might just hit it with flat black 99 cent can in light coats. I'll do a test first to see how it works.

[narrowminded]

I'll be anxious to see how that works.  I had considered doing some masks at .005" material but even in SS I was worried about it laying right.  That's a coming issue for me.

[coosvalley]

A tip to prevent bleeding is to use either a clear spray coat over the mask before painting the stripe color, or spray the same base color first over the mask , then the stripe color. Both of these have worked well for me. The idea here is that only the first layer will bleed, and either way not be seen.

[narrowminded]

Well that makes sense!    Thanks. 

[peteski]

A tip to prevent bleeding is to use either a clear spray coat over the mask before painting the stripe color, or spray the same base color first over the mask , then the stripe color. Both of these have worked well for me. The idea here is that only the first layer will bleed, and either way not be seen.

That works when using masking tape or some other self-adhesive masking material. A metal mask will not be close enough to the model's surface for a clear coat to seal the gap. Or you will have to put such a heavy coat of clear that the resulting paint job will look crappy.

I recommend spraying light coats in narrow pattern with the airbrush perpendicular to the painted surface. Basically you want the paint to go on almost dry.  That way there will be minimum seepage and over-spray under the metal mask.  But if Chris doesn't use an airbrush it will be difficult to achieve this type of spray pattern from a spray can.

[Chris333]

I can use an airbrush. I did the same thing with this loco. The stripes were done with a etch brass overlay.

[coosvalley]

That works when using masking tape or some other self-adhesive masking material. A metal mask will not be close enough to the model's surface for a clear coat to seal the gap. Or you will have to put such a heavy coat of clear that the resulting paint job will look crappy.

I disagree, the mask seems to fit in behind the coupler pocket, and the seal looks pretty close. Even a light spray of base color or clear would go a long way towards preventing bleeding.In this situation, it is exactly the technique I would use, YMMV. And, yes, light dry coats of the stripe color is the way to go, with or without the undercoat, of course. I figured with all the fine work Chris has shown us before now, he already knew that  

[Chris333]

Only part I'm worried about is the wrap around the corners. The face will sit tight, but around the sides may not be as tight. Plus it will be harder to spray straight on.

[Chris333]

Shapeways shipped my order today, 9 days after ordered. And they shipped it UPS so I can't expect another long wait