R H Starkey Coal Co FSM #245

[postalkarl]

Hi Curt:

Thnanks for the compliment.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hi Tom:

Thanks buddy.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hi Opa George:

Yeah the NBW's add to the detail. Thanks.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hi Jerry:

Glad You like the colors. Thanks.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hi Jerry B:

Thanks appreciate it.

Karl

[Lynnb]

Yep the walls do look great, nice and squared up. I find using the box car red can be hit and miss being that it can stand out so boldly.

[deemery]

My 'trick' with red oxide is to apply it thinly, over an already-weathered base.  For example, A&I or HunterLine stains, and then thinned red oxide paint or a light application of Pan Pastels.  That technique works well for most colors that cover, such as yellows/ochres or even blue.  It's not so good for white or other colors that don't cover as well.


dave

[Lynnb]

Thanks Dave thats a great tip.

[postalkarl]

Hi Lynn & Dave

thanks for the comments.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hi All:

As I said I was going to change the roof from shingles to rolled roofing as I think it is more industrial looking. It is painted with Krylon Red Oxide Primer, then A&I stain was added. Then dry-brushed with Apple Barrel Country Gray.

Karl

[PRR Modeler]

Roof looks good Karl.

[fbernard65]

Karl,

I think it was that you were just too lazy to put the shingles on. 

Frank

[postalkarl]

Hey Curt:

Thanks appreciate the compliment.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hey Frank:

I'll never tell.

Karl

[deemery]

It's been interesting seeing the approaches to coloring coal buildings (coal docks and dealers)!


dave