This was to be a quick build. Built the body and floor; sprayed Tamiya Fine pink primer (works great with yellow). TruColor C&O yellow with a hint of orange added. Masked off the roof and sprayed with MM Aluminum. Putting the lid back on the bottle of aluminum I didn't notice I had paint on my fingers and transferred to the yellow body. Got off as much as I could with thinner and sprayed the yellow over the aluminum. Once dry coat of gloss and decals added.
Just normal modeling drama. Here's the trailer at the JC transfer company
Nice work Charlie! Is that master modeler silver? Looks perfect as most I've bought lately is metal flake silver.
That came out nicely. I need a few trailers of that size and vintage; checked the Sylvan booth at the Big E this year, but they hadn't brought any. Guess it's mail-order time.
Ahh yes, the ol' paint on the fingers trick.
It's even more fun with a brand new shirt on, and your navel itches.
They look great, Charlie.
George
Quote from: Philip on March 13, 2025, 10:38:42 AMNice work Charlie! Is that master modeler silver? Looks perfect as most I've bought lately is metal flake silver.
Yes, old bottle I had around.
Howdy Charlie, nice job on the trailers. They look terrific. Have fun, mike
Quote from: Dave Buchholz on March 13, 2025, 11:42:49 AMAhh yes, the ol' paint on the fingers trick.
It's even more fun with a brand new shirt on, and your navel itches.
My wife "don't you have any blue jeans without paint on them?"
Charlie,
Very nicely done on the trailers. I have a dedicated set of jeans, shorts and t-shirts I have to wear while working on the layout and models.
I have my orders you know. 8)
Tom
Hello Charlie, great job on the trailers. I especially like the decal graphics.
Quote from: nycjeff on March 16, 2025, 07:44:46 PMHello Charlie, great job on the trailers. I especially like the decal graphics.
The small resin kit comes with some great decals. The other was a Micro Metal 'OOB' trailer and cab.
Nicely done. Sylvan makes nice models.
First meal with a new shirt usually ends up with something on it. :P
What is the era of that Yellow Transit scheme?
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on March 17, 2025, 08:30:02 AMNicely done. Sylvan makes nice models.
First meal with a new shirt usually ends up with something on it. :P
What is the era of that Yellow Transit scheme?
For me, it's "the chance of spilling something rises exponentially when wearing a white t-shirt."
dave
Great work on the trailers. Yellow and silver are tough colors to get "right".
Jeff
Quote from: cduckworth on March 14, 2025, 08:49:45 AMQuote from: Philip on March 13, 2025, 10:38:42 AMNice work Charlie! Is that master modeler silver? Looks perfect as most I've bought lately is metal flake silver.
Yes, old bottle I had around.
I just found the silver Sharpie marker's do a fine job.
Very nicely done! May we have a part number on that Sylvan trailer? I need some!
Thanks!
Pete
in Michigan
Quote from: Orionvp17 on April 12, 2025, 04:30:15 PMVery nicely done! May we have a part number on that Sylvan trailer? I need some!
Thanks!
Pete
in Michigan
Check ebay. It is listed as HO 1:87 Sylvan T-017-1 - 1936 Fruehauf 22' Van Yellow Transit Trailer KIT
Really a nice paint job.
Jerry