Looking for some leads on someone in the Dallas, Texas area that can renumber an Athearn F59 PHI.
Hello David,
From your post, you’re looking for a modeler to perform a decaling job for you. If someone from your area doesn’t respond here, let me suggest this:
Do a web search for model railroad clubs in your town. With a town the size of Dallas, I’m sure you will find one or more well supported clubs. Send the club an e-mail or visit in person. Talk to a member or a leader. More than likely he or she will know a member that does excellent decal work that won’t charge an arm-or-a-leg. There are a lot of talent modelers around this country that are helpful.
Let us know what you decide to do.
I hope this helps. [:D]
Either decaling or painting, I’m not too picky… just want it to look good, and I know from the past that I myself am no good at either[:)]!!!
Dave,
One thing, though. Don’t ever sell yourself short.
I was a HORRID decaler when I first started in my teens! A total Klutz!
I learned from a good friend who told me to slow down and be patient. Never do a decal job if you’re in a rush.
It takes a little practice.
One thing that I’ve found helpful is to have a couple of cheap, scrapper freight cars (Old Tycos or Bachmanns), the needed supplies (Micorsol, Microset, Q-tip, toothpicks, razor) and practice applying decals. Your skill level will advance as you practice!
Go for it! We’ll be here to help.
I wasted my first sheet of M.E.S.S. decals until I figured what I was doing wrong. This is a game of much patience but once you get in the groove you’re set for life!
Fergie
PS I find it is one of the more rewarding aspects of the hobby.
Antonio’s second post is really more to the point of the question. Simple decaling is something every modeler is expected to learn for himself (it’s good advice to pick up a couple of old, cheap, boxcars at a show and practice on them). I’d be very surprised if you were to walk into some model railroad club cold asking to have work done on your models and get a positive response. The greater likelihood would be to approach a LHS and see if anyone associated with them does custom work. Even so, you will probably be paying 10 or 20 times what you could do the job for yourself.
CNJ831
I’m just hopping on the “do it yourself” bandwagon.
My first tries at decals were pretty bad. Follow what others have said … do not be in any hurry, and have the tools and fluids you need. And follow the instructions.
It was such a good feeling when I finally got it right. You’ll see!
Jim