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21/09/2012 12:04 am
(Pic) A 1948 Diamond T in Railway Express service
This is Ertl's older release in 1/48 scale of a powerful '48 Diamond T truck in Railway Express colors. The model includes the trailer, but I haven't shown it here.
For the photograph, the color was removed from the wheels and they were darkened a bit, although I may actually do that for real with my replica.
Mike
21/09/2012 2:02 am
Great picture, Mike.
21/09/2012 5:10 am
How did you weather the signs?
21/09/2012 12:32 pm
Mike, beautiful model and professionally done picture...
and very nice to see other members are interested in truck models, too.
Recently I could buy a damaged White Mustang by US Model Mint;
it has to be repainted and missing parts have to be replaced.
I will post some pictures as soon as I get started with the project.
Ralf Buyer
Wiesbaden, Germany
21/09/2012 1:36 pm
Another great photo Mike.
I would replicate the wheels on the model if I were you.
21/09/2012 2:31 pm
Supremely lit Mike - this artic tractor unit looks ....
like it is parked in a yard at night.
Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
Topic starter
21/09/2012 7:14 pm
Thanks, David.
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21/09/2012 7:21 pm
Mark, in the case of the Railway Express Agency signs, both were selected out of images found in a search on the net. The large red sign on the building already had the rusted holes in it and I darkened the sign and toned down the red hue in the computer.
Additionally, I added a bit of black semi-transparent "air-brushing" to both signs to give them an added "older, worn and dirty" look. Both signs were also softened/blurred slightly to help blend them into the scene somewhat more.
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21/09/2012 7:22 pm
Thank you, Ralf. I look forward to your Mustang images !
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21/09/2012 7:26 pm
Thanks, Lee. I think you're correct : seeing the image I feel I should darken the wheels for real on the Diamond T to give it an "actual world' look of a truck doing it's job everyday.
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21/09/2012 7:26 pm
Thank you, Chris !