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MRL Models

Here are most of my custom painted Montana Rail Link models. These shots are of the models in various stages of completion so some details may be missing. Models include SW-1200s, SD40s, SD45s, SD45-2s, SD70ACes, & a few others. Newest images are at the top of page 1.
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Athearn Genesis SD70ACe, MRL 4312.
Athearn Genesis SD70ACe, MRL 4312.		 Custom decalled to reflect current (Post 2011) Red Ball appearance.
Custom decalled to reflect current (Post 2011) Red Ball appearance.		 Soon to be MRL 251 from a Kato SD40
Soon to be MRL 251 from a Kato SD40		 A second view...
A second view...		 Soon to be MRL 261 also from a Kato SD40.
Soon to be MRL 261 also from a Kato SD40.
Second view...
Second view...		 Third view...
Third view...		 MRL SD45-2 #301 (Athearn Genesis)
MRL SD45-2 #301 (Athearn Genesis)		 Showing off the new 2009 corporate image.
Showing off the new 2009 corporate image.		 Details West part number SC-363
Details West part number SC-363
Now sporting Details West scale coupler buffer plates
Now sporting Details West scale coupler buffer plates		 MRL 325 in the rough...
MRL 325 in the rough...		 Cannon filter hatch, fans, exhaust, etc...
Cannon filter hatch, fans, exhaust, etc...		 MRL 351 in the rough...
MRL 351 in the rough...		 More Cannon fans & roof details.
More Cannon fans & roof details.
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Robert Forsstrom04-Oct-2012 12:37
I've settled with water based acrylic paints on my custom painted MRL models. Testors Pollyscale CSX Blue and Engine Black have been the colors of choice. Once painted, I then seal the finished models with a couple coats of Testors clear glaze to bring out the color depth and shine. ~ Robby F.
Guest 04-Oct-2012 07:06
Awesome work ! I have done three MRL units but the scale and quality of your craftsmanship is way beyond my efforts.

Also interested to know what paint you use.
atsf64306-May-2009 10:31
Nice models Robbie, glad I could see some of them in Winslow!!!
Now if you were only modeling the SantaFe... :-)
stewbros 17-Sep-2007 05:32
Hi, I want to paint some MRL engines but I can't find anyone selling MRL blue paint. Can you help me? What brand and color are you using? Thank you for any help in this matter. Brian Stewart Sorry for the double post, I forgot to add e-mail address.
Scott Kew 15-Sep-2007 03:34
Joe,
Still working on a model of the SP7545 1984.
Want to see pics when ready?
joe 25-May-2007 02:40
very nice work
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