On Day Two of the Trains.com seasonal mini-series, this episode features a long-awaited workbench rescue as David Popp finally applies custom decals to a boxcar two years in the making! Moving away from finicky dry transfers, David demonstrates the ease of using water-slide decals to bring the Alturas & Lone Pine Railroad to life.
Join David as he shares techniques for achieving a flawless finish, from using a sharp hobby knife on plate glass for precision cuts to utilizing Micro Set and Micro Sol for a smooth, painted-on look over rivets and details. You’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls like trapped air bubbles and excessive film space. Stay tuned to the Trains.com video library for more expert tips to keep your modeling projects on track!
David, Great idea using the makeup sponge. I will definitely try that on my next decal project. Probably in the next month. So great timing on releasing the video.