Landquart Grusch Bahn GE44 111 conversion

[Philbahn]

Been busy for a while. This GE 44111 started life as a badly converted MOB version.
It has been completely striped down. The donor being Coop.
Also been learning to use Gimp graphics.
The Graphics I have made using the Gimp programme. This time I have tried dry decals instead of water slide.
Not yet complete as some of you may notice and to the purist the roof detail is wrong so if anyone has a proper roof please PM me

 

[mike]

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you have been busy....

 

[Nemo]

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Very nice Phil, it match's the wall paper......

 

[Philbahn]

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Sorry Gordon should be graphics. t is a program where you caneither create graphics or break photos down into pixels and adjust just about everything

Gimp Graphigs???

Go on then enlighten me Phil..

It does look nice

 

[Philbahn]

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I just knew I could rely on one of you, and it had to be you

Very nice Phil, it match's the wall paper......

 

[Philbahn]

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And before anyone asks Holcim gave me permision to use the logo. I did ask.

 

[mike]

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hic!yes, i do too

 

[PaulRhB]

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Looks very good Phil, when you say dry decals are they rub on or vinyl? How did you do them?

 

[Philbahn]

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Hi Paul I used a dry decal paper from Crafty Computor Paper.
They supply two types of paper to make the decals. The first sheet has gloss on one side and matt on the other. On the matt side you print you art work ( if text mirror script it ). Allow to dry for about an hour. Now for the second sheet carefully remove the white backing sheet a little at a time and apply to the inked side of the first sheet, pressing down with a ruler or something similar. Allow that to dry for an hour. Then cut round the decal and remove the backing sheet leaving the decal with the reverse side covered in glue. Apply to your job ,( be careful it is a one shot ) . Once applied remove the front sheet leaving your decal in place. Not as easy as water slide but more fun:bleh:

 

[Philbahn]

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Example of what the Gimp programe can do. I lifted this off a photo with white background pixelated
Before

partial

After with backgroud and lettering cleaned up image ready for printing in mirror script

 

[Steve]

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Very clever Phil

 

[annieshalt]

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thats bloody clever phil. i think a new job change for you young man.
and possibly a few orders will follow!!.

 

[Philbahn]

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Not me mate . The programme is, I just mess around with it

Very clever Phil

 

[Philbahn]

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Just takes time and patience, then a bit more patience etc Allan

thats bloody clever phil. i think a new job change for you young man.
and possibly a few orders will follow!!.