HOW TO STRIP THE PAINT OFF AN HO SCALE LOCOMOTIVE - NSmodeler24

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
  • Heres how I strip the paint off my locomotives and so far with this technique I havnt had any problems. Todays victum is a Tower 55 ES44DC. The engine will be repainted into a NS GEVO. Thanks for watching!

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  • @eligebrown8998
    @eligebrown8998 4 года назад +1

    I found your video last night and tried this trick. Less then 24 hrs. Worked great. Thanks for sharing.

  • @WestCoastRails
    @WestCoastRails 7 месяцев назад

    I use this method too for ScaleTrains and other brands except Kato as you mentioned. A couple of tips for anyone using the method, put a lid on the container, when ready to open, go outside!! The fumes will knock you over!! haha To save the IPA, I use an automotive paint filter and pour the used IPA thru it, this will filter out all the peeled paint items. For Kato, I sand blast the paint off.

  • @bocefus1983
    @bocefus1983 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the tutorial. I got several Blue Box kits with mismatched loco models that never appeared on the roadname that they came with. I've gotten one done so far and it came out great! Keep up the great work!

  • @georgelievanos1007
    @georgelievanos1007 Год назад

    Thanks very helpful. I'll will do this to my engine. Great video

  • @SH-th4wy
    @SH-th4wy 3 года назад +4

    You can also put a couple big clean rocks in if they fit. They take up space and you won't need as much alcohol.

    • @andrewdking
      @andrewdking Год назад

      What about glass marbles to take up the space or blind baking ceramic balls.

  • @6ftguy
    @6ftguy 15 лет назад +1

    NS - thanks for posting this video, can't wait for the paint & decal....

  • @iantha_branch
    @iantha_branch 15 лет назад +1

    Sweet! I did that to my SD(P)45 and it was hard to tell when I had took paint off because, it was an old Athearn and the shell was black with the SF pinstripe scheme on it. Now it sets there in O/W.

  • @flymanjg
    @flymanjg 15 лет назад

    Excellent Video. Thanks NS. Please continue the videos on this Tower 55 through dcc and sound installation. Thanks again...

  • @nsmodeler24
    @nsmodeler24  13 лет назад +1

    Glad it worked out for you! I think the only difference is that 91% might work quicker.

    • @eligebrown8998
      @eligebrown8998 4 года назад +1

      You might be right. I used 70% and it took 14 hrs.

  • @K-Rail
    @K-Rail 15 лет назад +1

    Cool, i did not no that is how you strip it down, putting it in a big thing of alcohol, U should repaint it into a Conrail, Even if it would not be realistic but VERY, VERY Cool. Another Fantasy Scheme, Looks good, u do great work.

  • @WSOR6604
    @WSOR6604 15 лет назад +1

    Damn. Nice kitchen!!! :D

  • @guilford681
    @guilford681 15 лет назад +2

    can you still use alcohol? Will it take a week or month or day lol? I need an idea if you can tell me....

  • @beefs0ck911
    @beefs0ck911 2 года назад +1

    I’ve never done this before, will I need to worry about breathing in any kind of harmful fumes

  • @ACLTony
    @ACLTony 11 лет назад +1

    Hello NS, good job. One additional tip is to use soap that doesn't have any lanolin or moisturizers in it that will leave a thin film on the surface. Plain Ivory or Dawn works well.What type of camera did you use to shoot this video?

  • @johnkoskovich7837
    @johnkoskovich7837 4 года назад +1

    I let it soak 48 hours and it only removed 15% of the paint what do you recommend next They were all ( 4 ) SD40-2 Athearn I have scrubbed it with a tooth brush but 85 % is still there What now?

  • @guilford681
    @guilford681 15 лет назад

    coolll thanks dude it wont be for a while but ill send it to you when i do it. Cant wait to see the es44 after its been painted/ decaled

  • @tommie022481
    @tommie022481 15 лет назад

    Cool, can't wait to see the next step.

  • @T1_Productions
    @T1_Productions 2 года назад

    Does this also work for steam engines? I’m kinda curious.

  • @guilford681
    @guilford681 15 лет назад

    awesome bro! This wouldnt affect the plastic right? I mean it didnt on the tower 55 but other models may have sensitive plastic? Idk but i am going to try this on a kato sd80mac and ill post a vid and tell you how long it takes. Thanks this is very helpful!

  • @markjolyn94
    @markjolyn94 9 лет назад +1

    To strip KATO locomotives I use a product called Purple Power which you can buy many places,but I get mine at O'Reillys(no I don't work there)because I can get it cheaper on sale than anywhere else

  • @stillfreefilms
    @stillfreefilms 15 лет назад

    great video helped me a lot.

  • @robertbaker8342
    @robertbaker8342 3 года назад

    I always use 99% alcohol bath in sonic cleaner and in 0ne hr done ready to primer coat .The cleaner i use in 6l Ultrasonic Cleaner Stainless Steel Industry Heated Heater W/timer got off ebay for only $65 shipped

  • @88junor
    @88junor 12 лет назад +1

    Let it sit in the alcohol over night, that usually works pretty well.

  • @jkyu55
    @jkyu55 12 лет назад

    What kind/brand alcohol ??? Good job

  • @Seaboard1321
    @Seaboard1321 13 лет назад +2

    I need to do this with one of mine

  • @twiztedmowers2
    @twiztedmowers2 7 лет назад +1

    I'm redoing a bachmann gp10 in up colors and it it taking forever to get off. I've used a toothbrush but having better luck with a dollar store black bristle brush.

  • @hoscalelostriverlayout4041
    @hoscalelostriverlayout4041 8 лет назад

    hi, thanks for the video. it' s my first try. It' s a kato sd-90 up. You say that KATO is more dificult to remove the paint. I redo the same procedure 2 times it' s probably ok thanks.

  • @jazzlife1
    @jazzlife1 15 лет назад +1

    That's what I use to strip my diesels.

  • @atsfft103
    @atsfft103 14 лет назад +1

    would you happen to know how long athearn blue box kits cars take ?

  • @tjmfishing
    @tjmfishing 14 лет назад

    I am trying to strip and Atlas RS-11 with Kato drive to turn into a CN RS-18. Does this damage the plastic?

  • @RyanSamuelBarry
    @RyanSamuelBarry 15 лет назад

    nice!

  • @HungryGuyStories
    @HungryGuyStories 7 лет назад +1

    I have a Hornby Class 56 locomotive that I want to strip to the bare plastic. Won't alcohol "melt" the plastic after the paint is gone?

    • @dominator9833
      @dominator9833 3 года назад +2

      No, Isopropyl Alcohol is safe. Do not use Acetone though

    • @chuckstrains7604
      @chuckstrains7604 3 года назад +1

      any updates? did it crack or make the plastic brittle? any damage?

  • @norfolksouthern7701
    @norfolksouthern7701 14 лет назад +1

    What about 70% [only % store had] bachman?

  • @STEELHORSE1975
    @STEELHORSE1975 15 лет назад +1

    how is the project going any updates

  • @jgehbinv
    @jgehbinv 11 лет назад +1

    EXCELLENT VIDEO!
    Can anyone tell me if they did this for a Kato locomotive? Specifically, I have a HO Kato SD70MAC in which the shell is painted with the CSX "bright future"/"YN2" scheme. I want to strip the shell and paint it Norfolk Southern black and then apply decals. Thanks for the feedback!

  • @andrewhare8513
    @andrewhare8513 9 лет назад +2

    Hey josh I got a question what would be the best way to get in contact with you? Via email or what would you prefer?

  • @jgehbinv
    @jgehbinv 11 лет назад

    I just want to remove the railroad company lettering off the sides of the engine, but nothing else ... how would I do that? Thank you for help on this and thanks for this well done video!

  • @bradleyogden5688
    @bradleyogden5688 3 года назад +1

    Nine years later that rubbing alcohol is / was hard to find.

  • @JasonDevadason
    @JasonDevadason 8 лет назад

    Is it ok to use 99.7% strength? That's the only strength I can find here.

  • @ryanh4319
    @ryanh4319 5 лет назад

    Can you do this with passenger cars aswell?

    • @southmassrailfan
      @southmassrailfan 2 года назад +1

      If you take the shell off of it then for sure. Sorry it took 2 years for an answer.

  • @MilwaukeeSDman
    @MilwaukeeSDman 13 лет назад

    where can you get silver paint for coaches?

  • @pauljohnston6790
    @pauljohnston6790 8 лет назад

    That's a great tutorial on removing paint off models, now tell me please, that alcohol is I'm assuming INDUSTRIAL ! isn't it !!! & was there any drawbacks to your method ! Oh & btw I use an old shaving brush when washing my models in sap as its soft yet firm & gets everywhere

    • @nsmodeler24
      @nsmodeler24  8 лет назад

      It is 91% Isypropyl alcohol, which is very dangerous if consumed, so yet you could consider it industrial. No draw backs that I've found yet!

    • @pauljohnston6790
      @pauljohnston6790 8 лет назад

      Thanks for that, now can you tell me would that give the same results if I was removing decals off a loco or wagon,

    • @nsmodeler24
      @nsmodeler24  8 лет назад

      That is only used if you want ALL the paint to come off, leaving only the bare plastic.

    • @ricardojuricic9027
      @ricardojuricic9027 6 лет назад

      @@nsmodeler24 it doesn't affect the plastic at all, does it?
      And what about the transperant windows -if can't be unattached to the body- are they affected in any way??
      Appreciate your comments
      Cheers

  • @atsfft103
    @atsfft103 14 лет назад

    @NSmodeler24 Thanks

  • @chuckstrains7604
    @chuckstrains7604 3 года назад

    did it damage the plastic or make the plastic brittle or crack?

  • @trainboy6936
    @trainboy6936 10 лет назад

    Do you have to remove the windows

    • @RealtorCardozo
      @RealtorCardozo 9 лет назад +2

      yes. if you dont, you'll have tinted windows. lol

  • @ClassIRailroader
    @ClassIRailroader 10 лет назад

    can u just repaint over the original paint? I don't have a day

    • @Datskinnychild
      @Datskinnychild 10 лет назад

      You do if you want to paint it XD

    • @HungryGuyStories
      @HungryGuyStories 7 лет назад +1

      If you just paint over existing paint, it'll be too think and cover up the fine details.

  • @historyboy08
    @historyboy08 11 лет назад

    a beautiful Northern Pacific engine gone. What a sad moment.

    • @HungryGuyStories
      @HungryGuyStories 7 лет назад +1

      In a way, I feel your pain. But if you model railroad X but you can only buy a model for railroad Y that you want to run, you have no choice but to repaint...

    • @krislangley6226
      @krislangley6226 5 лет назад +1

      @@HungryGuyStories True. I'm modelling a 'What if the Virginian Railway didn't merge with N&W for another decade?" scenario. Cute justification without going the "Virginia & Ohio" route - and creating an entirely fictional railroad.

  • @2011Maynard
    @2011Maynard 13 лет назад

    So, how long were you grounded for doing this in your Mom's new kitchen?

  • @EvilDarkCow
    @EvilDarkCow 12 лет назад

    Why would you want to strip the paint off? I'm getting ready to start modeling my own N scale locomotive types.

    • @epiccsx
      @epiccsx Год назад +1

      To repaint the model into a different color or scheme

  • @sojournfan
    @sojournfan 12 лет назад

    why don't you just buy undec. units/

    • @epiccsx
      @epiccsx Год назад

      Then he wouldn't be able to make this helpful tutorial

  • @modelrailroadexcursions987
    @modelrailroadexcursions987 5 лет назад +1

    What a stupid move. Cant really put it nicer then that, or there a reason to say much more then that. I know this was done years ago, but lets take a limited run retro paint job that anyone with foresight will know be worth something to collectors, strip it, and then paint it up to a generic modern paint scheme that will be easily available in the future. This is more of a disappoint video then it is an educational one. I also feel you used this example of paint scheme just so people would click, and for that I down vote you. Even if it was all you could get you still get one for taking out a collectors scheme.

    • @SolidCold
      @SolidCold 2 года назад +2

      Bro, It's just one single model. It's not like he took a hammer and smashed it.

    • @modelrailroadexcursions987
      @modelrailroadexcursions987 2 года назад

      @@SolidCold value wise for me he basically did. He took something rare and limited and made it just another generic NS unit because he couldn't wait to get more NS power. If we look around NS power is all over, but these NP units are chickens teeth.

    • @epiccsx
      @epiccsx Год назад +1

      @@modelrailroadexcursions987 You aren't seeing the purpose of this video

    • @modelrailroadexcursions987
      @modelrailroadexcursions987 Год назад

      @EpicCSX I am. I am seeing a waste of a collectible unit for something that is obviously going to be a common unit in the coming years. Impatient modeling, no matter how well done here, the rare collectible was discarded for cheap NS unit.

    • @epiccsx
      @epiccsx Год назад +1

      ​@@modelrailroadexcursions987 Are you suggesting he should have used a different paint scheme engine to strip the paint off?