Repainting O Scal bagge Cars in Wabash Blue

Several years ago I painted a Williams baggage car to go with a Lionel Wabash City of Columbia car. I used a Rustoleum Gloss Navy Blue paint, gold dry transfer lettering from Woodland Scenics, then Dullcoat. Looked good enough for me although the lettering isn’t a perfect match.

Those cars came out great! Nobody should feel apprehensive about re-paints...easier than you think! JohnA 

For Wabash decals, I've had good luck googling "O gauge (or scale) Wabash decals". Hard or next-to-done for finding Wabash passenger sheets, but worth a google or three. 

Also, try Microscale here:  <http://www.microscale.com/Merc...mp;Category_Code=WAB>

I disassembled and soaked the parts in 91% isopropyl alcohol for 24 hours.  The next day a I rubbed any leftover paint off with a toothbrush.

Then I sprayed the model with primer.  I used grey Tamiya from a rattle can.  I later decided to paint the car yellow so re-primed with Rust-Oleum white primer from a rattle can.

Then I used Tamiya airbrush paint to get my colors.  I coated the model with Tamiya clear coat semi gloss.  I should have used gloss.  Decals need to go on gloss paint.  You can always dull it down when finished.

I used a combination of decals from K4, dry transfers from woodland scenics and home made.  There are several commercial companies that sell decals.  Google is your friend.  I used micro set and micro Sol to apply and seal the decals.  Very important.

When I was all done, I sprayed the entire model with Krylon Matte Medium.

This was my first try and it was fun.  I did this car for a friend.  He liked it so much he asked me to do one for Iowa State next.  The problem is I can't find 91% isopropyl alcohol.  Everyone has bought it to make hand sanitizer.

Have Fun!

Ron