Custom Repaint Service Advice

Len Carperelli
http://www.llmodeltrain.com/

Prices
http://www.llmodeltrain.com/L&...L_CATALOG_2018_1.pdf

Photos
http://www.llmodeltrain.com/photos.htm

Roving Sign posted:

Len Carperelli
http://www.llmodeltrain.com/

Prices
http://www.llmodeltrain.com/L&...L_CATALOG_2018_1.pdf

Photos
http://www.llmodeltrain.com/photos.htm

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like he does custom schemes and simply does badass restorations of pre and postwar stuff. I'm looking for someone who will do anything. The repaint I'm looking to do is repainting an MTH 19" Amtrak Baggage car into Amtrak Phase IVb. I don't think Len does that. I do still appreciate the reply though. I'll probably use him in the future as one of my postwar turbines (671) is in desperate need of a new paint job.

That’s Len Carparelli. Two a’s in his name.

GenesisFan99 posted:

Roving Sign posted:

Len Carperelli
http://www.llmodeltrain.com/

Prices
http://www.llmodeltrain.com/L&...L_CATALOG_2018_1.pdf

Photos
http://www.llmodeltrain.com/photos.htm

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like he does custom schemes and simply does badass restorations of pre and postwar stuff. I'm looking for someone who will do anything. The repaint I'm looking to do is repainting an MTH 19" Amtrak Baggage car into Amtrak Phase IVb. I don't think Len does that. I do still appreciate the reply though. I'll probably use him in the future as one of my postwar turbines (671) is in desperate need of a new paint job.

He may not list it - but you might inquire...

Didn't Len just buy out Elliot Welz's business and equipment?

I know Elliot was known for his Amtrak passenger work...

Yes...Lenny has Elliot Welz's equipment...give him a call....can't hurt....

Roving Sign posted:

GenesisFan99 posted:

Roving Sign posted:

Len Carperelli
http://www.llmodeltrain.com/

Prices
http://www.llmodeltrain.com/L&...L_CATALOG_2018_1.pdf

Photos
http://www.llmodeltrain.com/photos.htm

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like he does custom schemes and simply does badass restorations of pre and postwar stuff. I'm looking for someone who will do anything. The repaint I'm looking to do is repainting an MTH 19" Amtrak Baggage car into Amtrak Phase IVb. I don't think Len does that. I do still appreciate the reply though. I'll probably use him in the future as one of my postwar turbines (671) is in desperate need of a new paint job.

He may not list it - but you might inquire...

Didn't Len just buy out Elliot Welz's business and equipment?

I know Elliot was known for his Amtrak passenger work...

joe krasko posted:

Yes...Lenny has Elliot Welz's equipment...give him a call....can't hurt....

Ok I'll give him a shot. Thanks for the recommendation guys.

GenesisFan99 posted:

Ok I'll give him a shot. Thanks for the recommendation guys.

Let us know what answer you get. I'm looking to have five cars redone as the Amtrak Exhibit train (and three auto-carriers changed from phase 3 to phase 5)

---PCJ

RailRide posted:

GenesisFan99 posted:

Ok I'll give him a shot. Thanks for the recommendation guys.

Let us know what answer you get. I'm looking to have five cars redone as the Amtrak Exhibit train (and three auto-carriers changed from phase 3 to phase 5)

---PCJ

Will do. If he says no I have a 671 that needs paint work anyway.

Unfortunately he said no. Guess us Amtrak modelers are SOL for super high quality repaints.

contact aj trains in nj,he has an ad in the tca, and has done a ton of work for me,i will post some pix later

here are two he has done,a restore on the 2025,and a custom on the ggi,he just completed a #9 shell in blue comet colors,that I don't have yet,

Not too shabby. Would you trust him with scale items?

I would call and talk to him not sure on scale stuff

anyone in NC  that can paint my Allegheny Federation / consolidated southern when i get my equipment of course

  If you're worried on quality, start with something you don't care about too much. Even let them know you are doing it just to get an example of their quality if you want, and never admit "this is the last one" because any incentive outside of pride is kinda lost. Talent does not ensure pride