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by OaklandCountyCustoms
Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: New additions to my roster part 3... LSRC 181 pictures
Replies: 24
Views: 2313

Re: New additions to my roster part 2

I am sure i could arrange that. I will also be painting a LSRC unit for Sunday as well... that may be a bit ambitious of me to say. I work 104 hours this week so i may not have time to finish...but i'm optimistic.

Chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: New additions to my roster part 3... LSRC 181 pictures
Replies: 24
Views: 2313

Re: New additions to my roster part 2

Thank you for the kinds words. Some things i am willing to let be, i'm sure there would be a million different things i could do to make it 100% authentic. If you're still in need i have a couple CM sets left for the GP's and i may have some left for the Uboats. Let me know if you still want any. I'...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:59 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: New additions to my roster part 3... LSRC 181 pictures
Replies: 24
Views: 2313

Re: New additions to my roster part 2

Thanks Todd. new pictures posted on the top post of the newly finished CM8905. My layout is soon chaging focus from major class 1 to michigan shortlines. argh. I've painted over 50 locomotives in GTW/CN over the last 2 years for my layout concept...and now its all changing... i guess thats the way t...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: Polly Scale, etc.. Waterbase paints...
Replies: 6
Views: 1687

Re: Polly Scale, etc.. Waterbase paints...

I use primarily polly scale paint except for the occassion when floquil is the only brand that has the color i need. I have found that most colors can be painted as is without being thinned...expecially orange, yellows and reds...they seem to be MUCH more runny then others. The only colors that "Spl...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:03 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: LSRC customers
Replies: 9
Views: 1150

Re: LSRC customers

Awesome information... very helpful. thank you guys

Chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: LSRC DECALS! Late, but worth the wait! Order now!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1274

Re: LSRC DECALS! Late, but worth the wait! Order now!!

I am glad you like them. I did not do body stripes for these reasons: 1. they take up a lot of space 2. if I did them I would have to charge about $30 per set because of print space. 3. they are readily available at www.microscale.com my goal was to keep these as cheap as I could, doing the stripes ...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: LSRC customers
Replies: 9
Views: 1150

LSRC customers

I guess this question would fit both here and in model railroading, but i'll just ask here. I have never seen the LSRC run in person and am wondering what types of customers they serve? I know they do grain, but other then that, i'm not familiar with them at all. I'm contemplating changing my layout...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: New additions to my roster part 3... LSRC 181 pictures
Replies: 24
Views: 2313

Re: New addition to my roster #8804

This is an Atlas GP40. i have modified the exterior to be prototypical by removing a fan and patching the roof and sides as appropriate. Central Michigan had these rebuilt to the standards of a GP38-2...atleast thats what i've heard.

Chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: New additions to my roster part 3... LSRC 181 pictures
Replies: 24
Views: 2313

New additions to my roster part 3... LSRC 181 pictures

Just finished up today. CMGN 8804 with fan removed, patched sides, MV lenses for ditch lights front and rear and strobes on the cab. this is weathered/painted to pictures from 2003 (roughly). http://www.oaklandcountycustoms.com/CM8804001.JPG *edit Last week i fnished the GP40minus2 and today i finis...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: LSRC DECALS! Late, but worth the wait! Order now!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1274

Michigan Shortline decals - Pictures

Hey everyone, the LSRC and Central Michigan decals arrived over the weekend. Due to the popularity of these sets i ordered a couple extras (just incase). Now is your time to get them, once they are gone, they are gone. Here is a list of my current inventory. Sets are still $10 each, bulk orders will...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: LSRC DECALS! Late, but worth the wait! Order now!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1274

Central Michigan U-boat decals - order now

Along with the LSRC i am also working on re-doing my CM set (december release) to include the 4 u-boat locomotives. This set and the LSRC sets will be coming out at the same time. If anyone has any interest in the CM u-boat sets let me know. There are 2 set options. 1 set can do ONE loco from these ...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: LSRC decals, only 2 days left. new # added and N scale too!
Replies: 0
Views: 292

LSRC decals, only 2 days left. new # added and N scale too!

Hey everyone, thank you to all who responded so far. I spent 6 hours proofing this decal set today ensuring that once it arrives it will be as close as i can make it to prototypically correct. Aside from all the road numbers offered earlier, i have now added another road number bringing the total lo...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: LSRC DECALS! Late, but worth the wait! Order now!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1274

Re: LSRC DECALS! Late, but worth the wait! Order now!!

You are correct. Typo's happen from thyme to time.
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:35 am
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: LSRC DECALS! Late, but worth the wait! Order now!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1274

LSRC DECALS! Late, but worth the wait! Order now!!

Hey everybody... I've been waiting patiently for this next set of custom decals to be ready for over a month, but they are finally ready for printing. I saw the proof this morning and they are defnitely worth the wait. I had such a variety made that the cost of these was quite high for me, although ...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: Anyone do their own decals?
Replies: 5
Views: 722

Re: Anyone do their own decals?

Yes, i do get them done through a 3rd party. Doing a sheet for just one locomotive would not be cost effective.

Chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: Stuff for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 1057

Re: Stuff for sale

Hello, i am interested in your c30-7.

Chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:51 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: Detroit and Mackinac in LSRC patch paint
Replies: 2
Views: 554

Detroit and Mackinac in LSRC patch paint

Hello everyone, as most of you all know by now i have gotten myself involved in a very complicated project of doing custom decals for most (if not all) Michigan shortlines. This set of pictures doesn't have any custom decals per se but is the kick off of the project. I just completed two LSRC locomo...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:25 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: Decals
Replies: 3
Views: 477

Re: Decals

I am not certain if any have been mass produced before. I can have just about anything custom made for you. private message or e-mail for more info.
Chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:12 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: Detroit & Mackinac decals
Replies: 3
Views: 709

Re: Detroit & Mackinac decals

Yeah, i'm not too certain. the decals i get are off an ALPS printer...great quality. I have ordered from a few sources before and i can tell you it does matter who prints them for you. There are so many things that can be adjusted to make perfect lines. Since Herald King already has a set out there ...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:36 pm
Forum: Photography Workshop
Topic: rrpicturearchives.net????
Replies: 1
Views: 875

rrpicturearchives.net????

Does anybody know what happened to rrpicturearchives.net? I'm getting an error screen i've never seen before.

Chris