I'm hoping to "more or less" convert an AHM/Rivarossi ATSF Pacific into a CNR J-7b Pacific. I've asked about this conversion project elsewhere (http://www.zealot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=160938) but now have another question.
I've bought the needed CN decals, some polystyrene white plastic strips (to be used for the white lining seen on many CNR steamers), as well as an Elesco Feedwater Heater kit (made by Cal-Scale). I haven't, though, started on any actual conversion work yet.
For my first step, I thought I should remove the old ATSF numbers and letters. These, however, do not appear to be decals but seem to be painted onto the loco.
Does anyone have any suggestions for removing this old white paint without damaging the loco? Or, could I find some black paint and simply paint out the white lettering? I've posted a pic below.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Rob
![GAUGE_ATSF_w__0075.jpg GAUGE_ATSF_w__0075.jpg](https://www.zealot.com/data/attachments/57/57193-5d049c51a0084d30cd71a6b007c94c4f.jpg)
I've bought the needed CN decals, some polystyrene white plastic strips (to be used for the white lining seen on many CNR steamers), as well as an Elesco Feedwater Heater kit (made by Cal-Scale). I haven't, though, started on any actual conversion work yet.
For my first step, I thought I should remove the old ATSF numbers and letters. These, however, do not appear to be decals but seem to be painted onto the loco.
Does anyone have any suggestions for removing this old white paint without damaging the loco? Or, could I find some black paint and simply paint out the white lettering? I've posted a pic below.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Rob
![GAUGE_ATSF_w__0075.jpg GAUGE_ATSF_w__0075.jpg](https://www.zealot.com/data/attachments/57/57193-5d049c51a0084d30cd71a6b007c94c4f.jpg)