Thanks much Bill, I just uploaded 2 DS boxcars that I have done. I've done about 12 woodsided boxcars (SS and DS), composite hopper, and reefers.
Steven Allen --- In [email protected], "scale S only" <scalesonly@...> wrote: > > Hi Steve -- > > I saw those. Quite nice! > > Have fun! > Bill Winans > ------------------------------- > > You've been given some great solutions to the bubbling issue. I will chime in > by saying that I have done 5 of the SHS billboard reefers. On one I used a > dry transfer, and had no issues with any bubbles, but on the others where I > used water soluable decals I use a small straight pin and carefully poke tiny > holes in the film. I then go back over the decal with Microsol applying with > a very soft medium to long bristle paint brush (short bristle has a tendency > to tear the decal film). I will also use a Q-tip dipped in the setting > solution and dab it careflly on the affected area, much like you would if you > were stippling paint. I will then let the solution dry and see how much of > the decal film is actually sucked into the grooves of the wood paneling. If > need be, I will repeat the process. I uploaded 3 photos in the photo section > the other day under the heading of Undec. SHS Billboard Reefers. Also, as a > hint, weathering and dull kote can also help hide tiny air bubbles up to a > point. > > Good Luck, > Steven Allen > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
