Mongrel Mogul

[Rufus T. Firefly]

This was a tedious task, one not recommended for the impatient.

The learning curve is a bit steep.

Those 2 conditions leave me out,

Nonetheless, a good exercise and outcome - look forward to seeing the final result on the loco!

I wisely have kept careful notes over the years, as I create and print decals infrequently, such that I would be starting over each time without the notes.

Good tip for all on more than just decal creation

[bob turner]

Bump. Mostly because our last post was two days ago - what are we doing here? Trying to match OGR for not posting?

The Mongrel Mogul now has a couple coats of self-etching primer, which turns out to be smooth enough for decals! I will be happy to post more photos, but am going to hold off a bit until we get a few non-bobturner photos posted. Shutterfly has not protested the hundreds of photos I have had them host, but I still add more with trepidation. Maybe they will look kindly upon me for buying my own books?

Maroon and I are looking at resurrecting the Lobaugh Suburban as well - if we start that, I will change the title above to Mongrels, both Mogul and Suburban. That is exactly what these two are - a dying Lobaugh company using up spare parts.

[bob turner]

The primer is SEM self-etching black - available on Amazon for the low low price of $28 and change for a single can. Results are as good as the old Scale Coat, and it looks smooth enough for decals. I have access to this high quality, expensive rattle-can through my honorary employment as an aircraft mechanic, but am going to lay in a can next time I accumulate a $35 order.

I suppose I freaked out a bit when my favorite rattle cans (Dupli Color) went from $4/can to $8 (now $17) but this stuff is so good it is almost worth it!
I still have photos waiting - need a couple more Ten-Wheelers from others so inclined first.