Classic American Railroad Companies. Vol.IV Old Santa Fe

Classic American Railroad Companies, Vol.IV Old Santa Fe

The fourth volume of a line of paint sets devoted to the classic American railroad companies, this time on the theme of the period Santa Fe. The set holds acrylic paints thinnable with water, applied with brush and airbrush alike, and it is put together for models of vehicles and railroad equipment. The exact composition is stated on the box, as it differs between the individual volumes of the line.

The real subject

Santa Fe is one of the classic names of the American railroad. The company ran an extensive network in the southern and western parts of the United States and its vehicles became one of the iconic subjects of American modeling. It is precisely the older, period look of the vehicles that is popular with modelers, because it fits well into scenes from the middle of the 20th century.

Use

• Shake the bottles thoroughly before work, as the pigment settles at the bottom.
• Degrease the base and apply a primer, on which acrylic holds best.
• For an airbrush, thin the paints with water or with acrylic thinner; with a brush apply them straight.
• Work in thin coats so that the rivets, frames and other fine details stay readable.
• Under decals use a varnish compatible with acrylic, and at the end even the surface out with a matte or semi-gloss varnish.

Who the set is for

For modelers of the American railroad who build period vehicle fleets, and for builders of dioramas from the middle of the 20th century. It also serves as the base of a palette for further toning with washes and pigments.

Keep out of the reach of children, work in a well ventilated space and protect your eyes and skin. Follow the manufacturer's instructions given on the packaging.