Recently I acquired a beautiful MTH Premier Light Mikado at a great price with the intention to custom modify it to match the real ex-Grand Trunk #4070 used on the Cuyahoga Valley Railroad.
What I already have to start this project is a very fine paint brush to paint the wheel rims and denatured alcohol to remove the paint from where the existing roadname and number are on the engine and tender. I've also downloaded a new sound system to closely match 4070's sounds with the DCS.
Now, I still need some things that I plan on purchasing at the Spring York meet to make these vision reality:
- Black paint to repaint over the alcohol soaked parts
- White paint or a white paint marker to paint the wheels and handrails
- Decals to match the CSRR/CVL roadname and number
- A number board part to match the one on 4070's boiler front
Any other or better tips by people who have customized a steam engine are also welcome. What paint would you recommend? What's best method to get accurate decals? What's the best way to run away and repaint specific parts of the engine and tender?