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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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MRL 356 in the rough...
MRL 356 in the rough...		 Moar Cannon Shtuff!
Moar Cannon Shtuff!		 MRL 356 with it's Plano SD45 two part screens.
MRL 356 with it's Plano SD45 two part screens.		 MRL 325, ex SP GRIP rebuild, with more work required...
MRL 325, ex SP GRIP rebuild, with more work required...		 MRl 325 sporting modified Cannon & Co. Farr grills, w/ trimmed Athearn T-motor screens.
MRl 325 sporting modified Cannon & Co. Farr grills, w/ trimmed Athearn T-motor screens.
MRl 325, blanked SP lights, Cannon & Co. fans & modified Farr grills.
MRl 325, blanked SP lights, Cannon & Co. fans & modified Farr grills.		 MRL 351 my first factory undec. model, no dunking necessary, sweet!
MRL 351 my first "factory undec." model, no dunking necessary, sweet!		 MRL 351 rear end details.
MRL 351 rear end details.		 MRL 351 cab roof details.
MRL 351 cab roof details.		 MRL 351's Cannon & Co. Fans & other roof details.
MRL 351's Cannon & Co. Fans & other roof details.
MRL SD45 #356 almost ready for paint.
MRL SD45 #356 almost ready for paint.		 MRL 356's Plano etched brass SD45 screens.
MRL 356's Plano etched brass SD45 screens.		 MRL 356 Cannon & Co. Fans, Plano brass SD45 screens.
MRL 356 Cannon & Co. Fans, Plano brass SD45 screens.		 MRL 7545, attacked by the birds!
MRL 7545, attacked by the birds!		 7545 is about 80% complete.
7545 is about 80% complete.
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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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