It Helps to Have a Wide Variety of Fine Point Pens-Atlantic Coast Line SW9

The Atlantic Coast Line SW9 switcher gives us a great chance to work on striping, fine lettering and to trim.  It is great to have as many fine-point pens in as many colors as you can.
Fine point pens come in more and more colors these days, and a wide variety can be purchased at art supply, craft stores and even office supply stores.  In the case of this Atlantic Coast Line locomotive, it is key to have a purple pen, as when you trim the fine lettering, a pen such as red or blue would stand out.  At times, I have mixed red and blue fine point pens to make purple, however, that is difficult and poses an unnecessary challenge that can be easily avoided.
When trimming around the yellow stripes, it is also important that I have a purple pen, as colors such as red or blue will stand out when I fill these areas with purple ink.  It is important to use a straight-edge whenever possible along stripes, as a this keeps the lines crisp.
Once the purple areas are trimmed, you are ready to paint.  Enjoy drawing trains.