2026-2026 Winter Challange - OVL Co. Maintenance Buildings

Started by elwoodblues, January 06, 2026, 09:56:20 PM

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Mark Dalrymple


elwoodblues

Quote from: Jerry on February 09, 2026, 10:44:43 AMRon I like that color for the wood.

That is a good idea with the strips of wood so you know what the color looks like before doing the wood.

And I think Catherine has a good idea.
I think I'm going to try that instead of guessing what I used last time.

Jerry


Thanks Jerry,

I used basswood to make the stain strips as that is the type of wood I use most often.

I also thought Catherine's idea was great, I just kick myself for not thinking of doing something like that sooner.
Ron Newby
General Manager
Clearwater Valley Railroad Co.
www.cvry.ca

elwoodblues

Quote from: PRR Modeler on February 09, 2026, 11:45:57 AMRon you have a nice selection to choose from. I really like the Barn Red stain.
Thanks Curt,

I also really like the barn red, the challenge is to not to use it on every build.
Ron Newby
General Manager
Clearwater Valley Railroad Co.
www.cvry.ca

elwoodblues

Quote from: deemery on February 09, 2026, 12:01:15 PMThe one thing I wish I did (and I wish I'd do going forward...) is record the paint colors/sources on the kit instructions.  Even when it's a custom mix, knowing what i started with would be helpful when doing touch-up or recreating that effect on another model.

dave
Dave,

The big issue I have is that I start kits and never finish them til years later (squirrel syndrome) and when I do finish them I have to remember what I used when I started the kit.  Now that I make notes, that shouldn't be an issue moving forward, at least I hope it isn't.
Ron Newby
General Manager
Clearwater Valley Railroad Co.
www.cvry.ca

elwoodblues

Ron Newby
General Manager
Clearwater Valley Railroad Co.
www.cvry.ca

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