Custom Paint and Detail a Model Railroad Locomotive

In this video I show you how I custom paint and detail a model railroad locomotive in N scale. This is a super detailed and custom painted version of FWWR 2003.
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[@RonsTrainsNThings]

If you enjoyed this project, here are some freigh car weathering projects you will want to see. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXy9iKZ_hK12eLc

[@TomwithaDream]

Sealing the masking with a light coat of the masked off color.... Absolutely genius!!!

[@greeneyedggirl]

Oh Ron, this was awesome!!! Thank you!!!

[@Kendallian132]

Very nice. That's a fairly challenging paint scheme to replicate in any scale, let alone N-Scale. You did a nice job with it.

[@SteamingPriest]

Thanks for this great video. I have 3 Bachman RS3's w/ DCC. I'm going to repaint them to Providence & Worcester's early paint scheme.

[@austinyingst5902]

Thumbs up. I especially liked the way you sealed the masking. Lots of B&O coaches will take advantage of that. Thanks.

[@sharkzf6]

Nicely done! I work in HO but am always fascinated by the results of folks who have the time and patients to work prototype projects in N scale! Look forward to the weathering video...

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I spread this project out literally over the space to two years, working on it when I had time.

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Very well done. Great journey from idea to rolling out. Thanks for sharing...

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks.

[@normanrowe2831]

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[@PKWModelwerx]

Very nice Ron. True modeling not as common as it used to be, but some real satisfaction lies there. Good work.

[@nssherwoodsub]

Some of your best work. It amazes me that anyone can produce such high quality results in N scale...Harold

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Its all a matter of time, patience, and practice. Thanks for watching.

[@wearytraveler3524]

Beautiful job Ron! I hope to see more in the future!

[@derailroad]

incredible details Ron….great work and great video

[@ernieparsons1071]

Super job Ron. I really have to hand it to you, tackling the project n scale, quite a daunting task but with such pleasing results. Looking forward to more of the same in future.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I don't know how many super detailed locos I will do to this level, but this one was fun. I do have another short line I might do a loco for if I can get/make the decals.

[@TheCloakedTiger]

Was looking for a video like this! This will help a lot when it comes to me making my own locomotive paint schemes!

[@CTTrains193]

Me too!

[@NoFear2473651]

Nicely done!

[@EagleValleyModelRailroad]

Great looking loco Ron, I plan on having some locos and rolling stock with the EVMR logo, I will definitely be referencing back to this video in the future. Thanks for sharing .-Ed

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I look forward to seeing that.

[@brandonfrey8579]

That’s Awesome!!! Gotta love the FWWR

[@wmgettys]

Great model Ron! Enjoying your videos, I always learn something new.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

Great job Ron, looks amazing. I have never done any custom panting and after watching this i really want to!!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks, Joe. It is funny how imperfections glare on photo/video that you don't see in real life, but I'm pretty happy with it.

[@alexweis9706]

nice work ron looks great good job on it

[@HillBillyRailRoad]

brother that has to be the best work so far on a n scale outstanding job

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks, Scott.

[@ethynvillebro4208]

SWEETA!!! REALLY NICE ,,, great work my friend ,,, I'm really liking the TRU-color paints lots of colors to pick for also... keep up the great work,, Thx for tuning us in... Tom B.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks, Tom.

[@jimsmoter4510]

You did a great job for your first time doing that much detail ..

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I had done several of the individual part before, but never all on the same model and this was my first for N scale lift rings and windshield wipers.

[@dacuzzz]

hi Ron.. you did an awesome job on that loco.. 2 thumbs up..thanks for sharing.. vinny

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks much Vinny.

[@kennethnewton7936]

Hey Ron. Great job on your custom GP38-3!! I really enjoy your videos and learning more as I watch them. I have done several N scale super detailed locomotives over the years and I’m currently working on a Pair of Pennsy Baldwin RF-16 sharks for a friend.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

That is cool. I really like how this turned out, although photos/video make N scale look larger than life and show every flaw.

[@kennethnewton7936]

Ron's Trains N Things, you are exactly right about that. If you’re interested, I can share some photos with you.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Ron great job on the custom build. In N scale no less.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thank you sir.

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

Looks and sounds good Ron, you don't need booming sound. All my WIDI loco's are custom painted by me a few years back.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

No I prefer my sound on the softer side but this one is awfully quiet. I can't it up in editing so you could hear it on the video. The video volume is deceiving.

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

Nice work Ron! Enjoyed it

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks.

[@chazco]

Looks really good

[@toddglenney2931]

Thank you for this video. I will be adding a 4th FWWR loco to my fleet. This will be the first one that I will paint and decal myself, thanks to the information on the decal set I was not aware of.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Hi Todd. I would love to see the other FWWR locos you have. Do you have photos posted somewhere?

[@toddglenney2931]

I don't have them posted but you can find me on Facebook and then we can share. Are you located in the DFW area? I am in Granbury and will soon be starting a new layout. I model in HO scale and am having a 30' x 16' building being constructed for it. I do proto-freelance with FWWR running from Hodge Yard down to Gorman, TX.

[@toddglenney2931]

and by the way got my first coat of FWWR blue on an Atlas Trainman GP38-2 last night. :)

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I lived in the Ft Worth area for 6 years--'91-'94 and '00-'03. I am originally from Missouri, however, and live in Missouri now.

[@mastergeebo]

I recently bought some horst air filters and exhaust stacks from a seller on shapeways to build a GP10. Literally the following day Intermountain announced the first ever GP10 production.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

LOL, sometimes it happens that way. I can sooooooo relate.

[@jacko9759]

Ron it looks great, you did a great job, my experience was not anywhere that good in my attempt but after seeing yours I'm willing to give it another try, as far as the decoder goes I think it was ok on the volume but sound rather tinny to me, thanks for sharing....😃

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I edited the volume up which helped the volume and hurt the quality on the video.

[@jerrysmith1929]

Very fine custom job. Years ago I was considering modeling the Chicago Central & Pacific. At the time there were no Paducah rebuilds available so the every locomotive would have been a project like this Recently, the locomotives have become available and in the CC&P paint scheme "Al things come to he who waits"? Alas, my layout planning now focuses on Colorado. Even though the CC&P was absorbed back into the IC I would recommend it for consideration by anyone interested in modeling a Midwestern prototype. The many locomotive variations could be fascinating for anyone who likes customizing. CC&P had its' own bright red unit train and the route even saw the Amtrak California Zephyr on occasions when it had to be detoured due to flooding along the normal route.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@IMRROcom]

looks good

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks.

[@vermonterrailfan]

One tip for those MRC decoders would be a sugar cube. I've added a few of the MRC/Digitrax drop in decoders which they sound good. But nothing compared to ESU/sountraxx. But a good sugarcube speaker helps make the sounds louder and more clear.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks for the tip. I've been thinking about a sugar cube or a cell ohone speaker.

[@Harrisonidk]

Nice I love Fort Worth I lived there since I was born!,nice n scale model

[@TomKlimczak]

Windshield wipers on an N scale locomotive. Steady hands and good eyes are required. Nice build.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks.

[@mikeburton8687]

very nice job

[@ALL-bj7mj]

Well done!!!! I firmly stick by what you say....I almost gave up on model railways....im so sick of the RTR world we live in....I visit to Brasil rekindled my interest....I now model America Latina Logistica...everything needs paint and decals....most cars need kitbashing….I love it....

[@ShukakuTheCrazy1]

Going to do my first custom paint job tomorrow.

[@randallellison6421]

Good video Ron! I got a couple of undecorated Atlas U36Cs that I'm planning to custom paint and decal. Still haven't decided on a final paint scheme yet.

[@w.rustylane5650]

Well, Ron, when I want to rust something on my engines and rolling stock, I use real rust. Here's how it's done. First I take some 0000 steel wool (fine) and put it in a quart jar. I then add enough white vinegar to cover the steel wool. I set it in a kitchen window until the steel wool is all rusted and nearly consumed by the vinegar; usually takes about a month or two and I shake it every so often. I then pour the mixture into a glass baking dish about 9" square and place it in my closet until all the liquid evaporates, usually 1 to 2 weeks. I then use my single edge blade scraper and scrape all the rust into a pile and use the razor blade to pulverize the rust which turns it into a rusty powder. I then pour it into a container like a snuff can. When I get ready to use it I mix some of the rust powder into a small plastic cup (communion cup) with a drop or two of Elmer's glue, a couple drops of isopropyl alcohol (usually 70%) and a drop of water soluble glycerin. I mix this up and apply to the engine or rolling stock. If I want to make the plastic look like metal, I usually make a thin wash out of the rust powder and wash the piece and let it dry. It makes the plastic look pretty much like metal. So when I want something rusty I use REAL rust.

[@Ken4trains]

Look’n good Ron! I like that Royal Blue color....I want to use a similar color for a SW1200 to match my RR colors. Matter a fact I have Royal Blue polo shirts with my logo that goes along with at least one PS-1 boxcar I own. Now it’s a matter of getting someone to make the decals.....I tried, but they just didn’t turn out well. Again, thanks for sharing your modeling experience with the KZbin community!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks for your comment. There are some really good decal makers out there, but ask some people who have used them for a recommendation.

[@ModellingIndianRailways]

Hey, loved your video on painting locomotive. I do custom painting as well and scratch build Indian train models. Your tips are really helpful

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks. I only wish I had been making video when I did this project.

[@richfiles]

Gives me hope for modeling DM&E!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I'm glad to hear that.

[@ixiairisborne1695]

As I am modeling a fictional shortline, I decided I wanted to repaint and decal some of my locomotives. I've chosen to go a slightly different route, by brush-painting with latex-based wall paints, since places like Home Depot can tint little half-pint samples to literally any color you bring in a sample of. To reduce brush marks (though, I'll admit, not eliminate them), I added Flotrol (which required me to find a graduated measuring cup with a half-ounce graduation). The painting went well enough, I think. If you have a steady enough hand, there's no need to mask areas off, other than to create crisp straight lines. I even found that sharpening a toothpick makes for a good tool to scrape the paint off of the windows when you slip. For decals, I chose to go with one of a few available products that allow you to print your own decals with a computer printer, choosing the Blinggasm brand laser printer decal sheets (because of the cost). This was a mistake, as the plastic that makes up the decal isn't quite clear. It's close, but not so close that the area around the image doesn't end up a slightly different color than the paint of the item you're putting the decal onto. Thankfully, I tested the decals (three of them) on an unimportant item, and did not end up messing up my locomotives. Since I wasn't going to be putting decals on the locomotives (yet, at least), I tried to take the shine off the semi-gloss paint with Matte Polycrylic, and found that they apparently don't know what "matte" means, as it turned out even shinier! I ended up putting another coat of matte paint over top the polycrylic and called it done (for now). I think I'm happy enough with how it turned out, but would certainly like to give the custom decals another try with a different brand.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Interesting process. Thanks for sharing.

[@HobbiesRfun]

This is also good info if you want to do a freelance railroad, like I want to do with my future Beaver Valley short line, which will be similar to many of the lumber hauling short lines operating in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California.

[@rjl110919581]

THANK FOR VIDEO JOY DETAIL THROUGH VIDEO

[@ejejeff1722]

Awesome job Ron, would have liked to see the disassembly, I have no idea how these shells come apart without breakage

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I may do a micro-tip on that one day.

[@colnagocowboy]

Before they became avialble pre-painted i custom painted an ALCO RS1 in NYC grey with lighting stripe (the hardest part of the job) ive repainted a few steam locomotive but thats a rather simpler project.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Sounds cool, thanks for the comment.

[@stevenV57]

Love the Longhorn on the Loco, "Hook Em"

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Yes. I am quite fond of the FWWR paint scheme.

[@skybolt605]

Love your videos Ron! Thank you for all you do to promote the hobby. Do you still live in north TX?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks, Kevin. I lived in the metroplex for 6 years, but I havelived back in my home state of Missouri since 2003.

[@rg1809]

Wow Ron. I'm still at that stage of weathering where I can't decide if I want to try it with chalk or paints. I've seen so many failed attempts at weathering on various model railroads that I am a bit hesitant to start in. Taking a saw to a hundred dollar locomotive would be well, traumatizing, for me. Your example here, certainly is tempting enough to make me try though. Great video.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Its just money, right? Lol, seriously, get some inexpensive rolling stock--used at swap meets, big lots on ebay, etc--and practice until you are more comfortable.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

This was a fun project. The video/photo process showed up several small flaws that I want to go back and fix before weathering. Lesson for me--on a detailed project, before you say "Done" take some close up photos and blow them up on your computer screen. You will see things you want to fix before it is too late to fix them.

[@jerrysmith1929]

Photos are very unforgiving.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

So true.

[@ejejeff1722]

The timing of this video is perfect, as I'm about to make a similar attempt on a gp35, plus frame mods (gulp).

[@jamestown57]

I custom painted my snow plow car to be a WSOR snow plow but I had to go with a slightly different style than that of the picture I was basing it from, because it was a slightly different car than the one I used, but I stuck with the same color scheme. Primer gray plow and roof and yellow body

[@mgamga9476]

When you spoke about the antenna I am not sure if this helps or not. I play guitar and guitar strings come in almost any Guage you could ever need. May be helpfull for antennas. I used guitar string on an old oil car and made grab bars. It worked well.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

That is a good idea. I will definitely try that in the future as I have a guitar and probably have a couple broken strings laying around in a drawer somewhere.

[@threads19]

Years ago when I worked at The Great Train Store in New Orleans, customers would come in and want to buy a New Orleans Streetcar. At that time no manufacturer made one, we would sell them the Brill Trolley which is shaped closer to the New Orleans Streetcar than any other manufactured streetcar and they would have to paint it. Since then, Bachman has made the Brill Trolley painted like a NO streetcar but even so, a few details are not the same. I am in the process of taking a Brill Trolley and adding a different shaped roof and removing one of the ridges on the side. Also, I have been unable to find a Brill Trolley painted like a NO streetcar that has a motor. So I will try my hand at these modifications and then attach the NO streetcar to the Brill Trolley motored chassis. The first time I removed the body from the chassis, I cracked the body as I was putting it back on. I think old plastic is more brittle than new plastic. I'm thinking of gluing the crack back together (which glue do you recommend) and filling the cracks with putty. I have loved model trains for many years but I finally have a place I can build a layout. Of course I have to include the streetcar since I road it to work regularly for over 10 years. I have always been good with my hands but this is my first trek into model railroading. Wish me luck on the Brill Trolley make over and I would appreciate any suggestions you have.

[@mickaelmacht7943]

Excellent job on painting. Can you please show how to model a pipe carrying car whether it is a gondola for flat car. Thanks!

[@mitchrozelle269]

HAY,Ron i think you did a great jog. it so hard to keep the paint from bleeding under the tape on small things like that. It has happen to me on models i have tried to two tone . Good job on that small model. thank for sharing.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@ilovedogs7224]

That came out very nice, yellow is a hard color to paint.

[@phillipwyman8963]

Well done Ron. I like it. About the low volume of the loco. maybe a speaker enclosure would increase the volume more, just a thought.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Yes, I'm going try something from styrene, just haven't gotten it done yet. Thanks, Phillip.

[@jamesholesapple8072]

What a job in detailing. Is there a place one can purchase the forward ID lights with numbers? I desire to detail a GP18 LN engine.

[@Billy_The_Dog]

Nice work there. Every loco I do gets super detailed and custom painted as nobody does commercially available NZ 120. Just be careful with MRC sound decoders... I've had a few blow up on me, and the sound goes out on them... if in doubt, go Digitrax!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

This is the only MRC decoder I've ever used. Went with ease here, but I've installed numerous Digitrax sound decoders so I can swap if need be.

[@allanwilson6188]

Hey Ron love your show. I'm modeling a 9×10 L-shape n scale layout. I'm want to model Rio Grande. But I want to model dash 9's, sd70ace, looking for Rio Grande decals for those locomotives

[@Nscalestuff]

Love it!!! I've painted a few locomotives myself, but I just don't know if I could bring myself to go that deep in custom fab. Do you use a magnifying glass when you're working on those details or just do the best you can with vision? If you use a desk mounted magnifying glass, what is a good one to purchase?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I just use my bi-focals. I ahould invest in a set of magnifiers but never have.

[@dougandreasen5884]

Ron, that really turned out nice! Such a great scheme. BTW, Intermountain just did a FWWR SD40-2 in N-Scale if anyone wants to get in the game without the custom job. Oh, and thanks for the shout out! Glad to see those decals were put to good use.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Hey, Doug. Has you posted any photos of the SD40 anywhere. I'd love to see it.

[@dougandreasen5884]

I don't have one, I just saw them at Discount Model Trains a month or so back. I'm in Z-Scale now so they don't do me much good. ;-) Here's the IMRC photo: www.intermountain-railway.com/n/html/69358.htm

[@dougandreasen5884]

BTW, that photo must be a preproduction pic, as the black part of the logo (which is incorrect) looks to be the correct blue on the models I've seen.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

To which pic are you referring?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

BTW, check out the comment on this video by The Lowmein. Looks like he might be interested in some of those decals.

[@tenticalteeth]

Hey Ron, I’m currently installing detailed parts to some of my engines (specifically a GP39M) and was wondering: Is their light bleed out the fan holes on the roof from the rear headlight coming on?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

There can be, depending of how the light is installed. You may need to fashion some sort of light baffle if this is a problem.

[@Superseanbarry]

Hello. Great job on the loco and presentation video! I recently purchased an FWWR Sundance Kid HO SD40-2 Paragon3 loco from.There is a small chip in the blue paint. Can you recommend the exact color as well as the type of paint, enamel, acrylic, gloss, semi-gloss, ETC? Thanks, Jack.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I cannot guarantee an exact match, but I used True Color enamel paint here. They make a Fort Worth and Western Blue and Yellow. I would try that.

[@daveblaedow8419]

Good job on the locomotive if you ever do it again try micro mask spray on with an airbrush I think it'd be easier to mask the locomotive done with tape

[@2toady]

Ron, can you share tips on how to bend those coupler lift bars? I used the same ones, but they exploded like they were made of spun glass when I went to bend them. And don't tell me prayer or luck, tried both no workie!!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

LOL. I will see what I can do.

[@bahn2452]

Did you use CA glue to install the fan blades and grilles as well?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Yes. Metal to plastic, thus dissimilar materials, CA is the way to go.

[@jerrysmith1929]

Very nice looking loco. Only an expert on the FWWR will notice the compromises you made.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks.

[@thelowmein9143]

I was thinking of doing the fwwr cleburne subdivision for my layout. It sounds like it’s hard to find n scale stuff in fwwr, and I don’t have the skills you demonstrate here. Would you ever consider building one more and selling it? I have found some stuff in HO for FWWR so I can go that route and just model a shorter road. Great video Ron! Thanks.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I would have to think about that custom build. What I didn't say was that I fooled around with this one for nearly 2 years before it was complete, and it still isn't weathered.

[@dougandreasen5884]

I still have some of the decals available if you decide to tackle the project. I'm getting out of n-scale and never got my locos finished.

[@WhitePineSub]

Ron, will you be adding the front number boards before you weather it?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

The number boards are in place. I will have to acquire decals with the numbers which did not come with the sheet of decals. Still looking for them.

[@Gavs_rc_hobbies]

Hi Ron. Could you please give me the part number for the MRC sound decoder? I have one of these Atlas locos as well.

[@Mercatoyd]

Ron, I'm going to go on a limb here and say..if it isn't already..the time, effort and results of this project will probably make this loco your favorite.. You asked if we ever custom painted.. All of my OTS is custom. I have never done the details as you have...just disassembly and paint. Perhaps I'll line them up for a photo and email them to you. Tom

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I'd love to see them.

[@davehunt5766]

Would you consider custom painting an S Scale PA she'll?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I don't work in S scale, but custom painting works the same regardless of scale, and I will be custom painting another N scale loco for vodeo soon.

[@scottk6732]

Awesome job and great video! BUT you de-turboed that GP35, your sound is of a turbo engine.

[@orangeytrain8878]

Could I use crayola paint on model trains?

[@billfusionenterprise]

Amazing work, especially it being n scale, i could not seeing do it myself, just too dam small for me

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

They make some great magnifiers. lol

[@billfusionenterprise]

I would need a microscope

[@Phoenixknight79]

do you do custom jobs for other people cause if so I am looking to have at least one locomotive for my freelance railroad done up right now.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

As much as I would like to I do not simply because I don't have the time. This locomotive was a project I squeezed into nearly two years.

[@Soryueva02]

Question..... why when two or more locomotives are used to pull the trailers one must go in reverse? why can they all go on same direction?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

They can all go in the same direction, but most ofter to last locomotive will face the opposite direction of the first because there are not a lot of places to turn locomotives, so if the consist needs to go in the opposite direction the crew simply boards tha cab on the last locomotive and they are driving forward in the opposite direction with the same consisilt.

[@West_Cascade_Rail]

4:25 river counter much? Lol

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

In the sense of wanting to do things the best that I can, yes. In the sense of criticizing others, not at all...but I knew others might--they already had--which is why I put this explanation in the video.

[@LegionOfWeirdos]

That's some obsessive detail!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

OCD at its best.

[@Toddgillilandfan]

im make cn new heritage units in n scale

[@DavidSmith-mn8ew]

no number boards?

[@momohunkerton4294]

You didn't show How, just description

[@dannymacs88]

neet

[@GalaxyTheif]

IKEA Locomotive

[@csxbaltimoresubdivision7746]

Check out my video on sd60m gorail engine, great job ron.....

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Will do. 👍

[@cp368productions2]

Custom painting is one reason I fear N Scale. Yeah that sound is horrible, not the volume but the quality. The horn sounds like a breeze in the trees and the bell sounds fake.

[@downeastrailfan]

I was expecting a how-to video on airbrushing. Disappointing.