JR 500系 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Hey that's quite a nice job done! Thanks for sharing! I don't know if I can make it as I suck at printing and such... I think I might just go with one of the decals above, probably the one for the Kiha-187, as it looks really cute and the original painting is kinda boring... Will update this again once I receive it (compliments to free service fee and shipping fee for Yahoo Auctions now) and try to fix it onto my Kiha-187... I mean, look the actual train is so cute! Link to post
Kabutoni Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Done! For the windows, I cut a hole and then slap a clear plastic sheet from the inside. Very good result! It's an idea I've been playing around with myself as well, but you put it to practice! How did you do the window partitions? Were these cut out as well, or added later? I assume you can get amazing results combining your techniques with a cutter plotter (e.g. Silhouette Cameo). Especially when it comes to tedious tasks like cutting out the windows. Link to post
HantuBlauLOL Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Just cut it with a standard cutter.. If you messed it up, just align it again and drop a CA from the inside, works like a charm. Ah wait, I almost forget. To add more strength, drop CA accross the inner side of the body evenly after you cut the window holes and assembled it, but before attaching the clear plastic. In HVS papers, CA coating also made it waterproof. I just discovered it some days ago. Link to post
Welshbloke Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I've seen those adds for the British vinyl decals, I don't think anyone here in the states is doing that! But we have few wrapped trains like that! With the vinyl cutter would be great to take out the window. Bits! Vinyl can be a bit more forgiving that thin decal membrane! How about running a marker of a similar color along the edge before applying? I've done this with good success also the edge of white cardstock in printed cardstock buildings (but it's stiff to deal with!) Cheers Jeff The problem is avoiding the marker pen ending up on the sides as well as the edges. Card has a bit more rigidity to it than vinyl! Electra's early stuff had solid windows (printed with a black-and grey pattern which looked like white noise), later on they started to cut the windows out. Mine have cut-out windows to reveal the clear plastic sides underneath. It's fairly forgiving, I wouldn't like to try to peel it off and reattach as it'd probably stretch, but I was able to get the vinyl on straight and without bubbles. The hardest bits are the thin strips representing the glazing bars, as they look terrible if not straight. Link to post
keiichi77 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) I really hope Kato or Tomix do the Evangelion Shinkansen. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jwIp8u8qzRc Edited November 8, 2015 by keiichi77 Link to post
gavino200 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 That's it?? The thread stops here? No more 'painted train alerts'? I just read through five years of this thread, all the time eagerly anticipating the recent posts, to see what's currently on the market. Seriously, how to find out when these things are released? Scour Hobbysearch daily? Link to post
katoftw Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 You check the manufacturers websites monthly... 1 Link to post
cteno4 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Yeah sorry this thread kind of petered out there, that happens now and then. We can revive it! Jeff 1 Link to post
Rod.H Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Yes, a recently there was the release of GuP KRT6000 #2 & #3 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10413725 a Lupin the 3rd Kiha54 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10210646 Upcoming are the Crayon Shin-chan trains http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10449246 There's no doubt more Edited February 28, 2017 by Rod.H 1 Link to post
Kabutoni Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Greenmax als just released the Tobu Skytree Train (634 type) if that counts as a painted train. It certainly is very colourful! http://www.gm-store.co.jp/blog/gmstore-staff/archives/44597 At the moment I'm waiting funds to arrive to actually purchase this model somewhere next week. 1 Link to post
cteno4 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Arrrggg, I am so in the fence with the sky train! Someone give me a push one way or the other. Btw another recent painted train, subtler not the big wild designs, but pretty. But again thenprice hold me back a little http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10405580 Jeff Link to post
velotrain Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Jeff - I was swayed by the flowing lines, and I think this was the first painted train that interested me. David has two versions (one of each), and I find the GreenMax version http://www.loco1hobby.net/en/completed-painted-models/1082-greenmax-30501.html?search_query=inaho&results=2 much more attractive than the MicroAce with the white background - which to me kills the overall design and the effectiveness of the colors. http://www.loco1hobby.net/en/micro-ace/1620-micro-ace-a4812.html?search_query=inaho&results=2 Link to post
Krackel Hopper Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Just preordered what will be my first addition in a while.. Hokkaido Type KIHA54-500 (Ryuhyo Monogatari) Model is being offered by both Tomytec and Greenmax. I decided on the Greenmax because I wanted a powered unit with both the head and tail lights. Tomytec: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10454197 Greenmax: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10452556 1 Link to post
Kabutoni Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Model is being offered by both Tomytec and Greenmax. I decided on the Greenmax because I wanted a powered unit with both the head and tail lights. Good choice! You'll not only have head and tail lights, but also the option to install interior lights, have no motor visible, and the excellent new coreless motor. Link to post
JR 500系 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) Yes surely a ready to run model with directional lightings and option for interior lighting is cool anytime, good choice! The tomytec models are nice, but I feel they always tend to be a little... well... plastic. The graphics are nicely painted, but it just somehow feels different, being a little plastic and all... No doubt the new Green Max model is really good, even at low speeds the running is smooth and silent. Sometimes, it's so good that even a little twitch and the train is off! This thread seems to be so buried... missed posting out some nice painted trains like the Izu Craile, Ensyu Railway Type 2000 (30th Anniversary of Foundation Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd. Wrapping Train, The Railway Collection Ensyu Railway Type 2000 (Naotora-chan Wrapping Train), ise-shima liner with logo, Sky train, Shin-chan series, Inaho etc... Edited April 12, 2017 by JR 500系 1 Link to post
bill937ca Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) There are so many trains that could be considered painted trains. Its hard to keep up. Edited April 12, 2017 by bill937ca Link to post
cteno4 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Getting the thread up to date, GENBI!!! http://www.tomytec.co.jp/tomix/products/img/20170413-2.pdf Another ouch on the price, but that's the price you pay for painted trains... Jeff 2 Link to post
Krackel Hopper Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) Came out a few weeks ago but I just received mine in the mail today! http://banzaihobby.com/bmz_cache/a/a9a2a56f4671734ccdd3fb6ac4233c11.image.750x512.jpg I realized that I am starting to have quite the collection is these shorter 1-3 car painted trains from Hokkaido. Enough so that I should really make a small layout to use them on. A little 2x4 or 3x5 rural style layout that these 1-3 car kiha's would look good on. Fox, Crab & Squid, Barbecue Train, Hidaka Pony Train, Hidaka kiha 40, Hokkaido kiha 40s, Lupin III kiha 54.. my latest South Hokkaido Railway kiha 40s.. and my newest preorder of the kiha 54 ice train.. but I digress.. Edited April 14, 2017 by cteno4 1 Link to post
Krackel Hopper Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) Getting the thread up to date, GENBI!!! http://www.tomytec.co.jp/tomix/products/img/20170413-2.pdf Another ouch on the price, but that's the price you pay for painted trains... Jeff That is a huge price difference! The MSRP on the Genbi E3 is 30,240Y and compare that to the new (also 6 car) 800 series from Tomix with the MSRP of 20,304Y.. 9,936Y difference for the exact same number of cars! Still not as bad as the 37,800Y of the EVA 500 series.. licensing is certainly expensive However, the Series 1000 Panorama Super Blue Liner (4 car) cost me nearly as much as this Genbi (6 car) If Tomix can pull off the paint job, I think this will be a real eye-catcher! I haven't preordered just yet but I am seriously considering! Edited April 14, 2017 by Krackel Hopper Link to post
cteno4 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 This beauty just showed up, the South Hokkaido Railway Diesel Train Type KIHA40-1700 `Nagamare` (2-Car set) really is a pretty nighttime image down the cars. Very nicely done and with close couplers installed, lots of fine details and details to add. http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10415965 Jeff 2 Link to post
bill937ca Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Tobu SkyTree train last run. Video by azumatakeshi. Final SkyTree Train timetable http://www.tobu.co.jp/file/pdf/095ab461dc5f9bd76558c21ab9d73bb7/newsletter_170308.pdf?date=20170309144110 1 Link to post
bill937ca Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Do you long for the days when a painted train was a complete painted train not a wrap (decal) here and a wrap (decal) there train? Video by kazuun2012. Video by akka 1b353 Link to post
Densha Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Tobu SkyTree train last run. I was really lucky to have seen the Skytree train last 26 February. 2 Link to post
Kabutoni Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Tobu SkyTree train last run. Video by azumatakeshi. To offer a bit of solace to those who don't know; the Skytree Train won't retire as a consist, but only as a regularly scheduled Ltd. Express. It will remain available for group rentals, charters and special occasions, which could mean that it could still see a weekly appearance for years to come. 2 Link to post
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