09-14-2014, 01:27 PM
Thanks guys! I certainly see a wide range of ways to enjoy the hobby. I know plenty of modelers get a lot of satisfaction researching the prototype and replicating it as closely as possible. I think that's great and I have a lot of respect for that style. I've, however, often described myself as an "impressionist" when it comes to modeling vs being a "realist". Both styles are valid...just check out paintings at the art gallery to see a similar range of approaches! 
As for the Gulf cars, I had a limited window of opportunity at the train show to decide about buying them. Now,if I had a smart phone I could have done some internet searching about them...couldn't pass up the $5.00 price regardless! If necessary I might have considered painting out the Gulf logo if the scheme was fanciful. Personally I like them!
As for the Gulf cars, I had a limited window of opportunity at the train show to decide about buying them. Now,if I had a smart phone I could have done some internet searching about them...couldn't pass up the $5.00 price regardless! If necessary I might have considered painting out the Gulf logo if the scheme was fanciful. Personally I like them!