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FURXMember since Apr-18-03 · 155 postsSep 25, 2003 5:59 PM

Suggestion, not a request. Since I don't have any of 'dem dar' repainting programs on my machine, I have a suggestion for an engine that has not been done, but looks easy to do:Using the model from www.alabamarailfan.com (John Peterson)
do an ex-Norfolk Southern HLGX C36-7E.
They are all black, with white HLGX on the side of the hood. I don't want to get flammed for asking about this, if have something to say about email me, don't make this another post from hell..... So long,-JeffreyUnless you can repaint engines with Microsoft paint, I can't reskin...

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plainsmanCharter Member · 2571 postsSep 25, 2003 6:59 PM

RE: Suggestion

LAST EDITED ON Sep-25-03 AT 03:00 PM (EDT)

Hi Jeffrey,
If you want to give it a try, here is a link to a free repaint program that will do a very nice job. You will also need tgatools, also a free download. That would get you into skinning for a total investment of zip (except for your time).
http://www.cursorarts.com/ca_imffw.html
Hope this is helpful,
Bob

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