ONE area of model building I can claim to ALMOST be an expert!!! I have been a decal manufacture since 1983. My retail product is for model cars....but doing that allows me to make railroad decals for myself! I agree with your process other than I am 100% Walthers Solvaset for decal set. It is 'hotter' but after many years of using many types I find it to work the best. In the end you must find a process that works for you. Thanks!!!
Solvaset #1! I’ve built dozens of nascar 1/24 scale and people often comment on my paint and decals. I’d love to have some decals for my model RR like the style and font .
Hey, Dave great video as usual. A couple more tips to make the decals look even better. 1. Use distilled water to eliminate the possibility of water spots, and 2. Seal the decals with another gloss coat.
Great work. I have been working on a Heljan O Gauge Class 60 that I am making into 60092 in the DB Cargo livery. I recommend to avoid anything from Humbrol. I will be using Vallejo varnishes for my project to seal them in.
Dave Thank you, this video was really helpful for me. I was letting the decal set in the water far too long. I was adding number boards to a friend's Geep (not my personal cup of tea) and it went so much smoother. THANK YOU!!
And if you need some real kungFu to get something snug. Walthers Solvaset. Which only gets broken out if I'm trying to decal over fine wood board detail, or as of late, Graffiti decals over rubber rocks.
Great reminder on how to do the decals. I have seen a number of used cars on eBay recently with the film showing around the lettering. No matter the weathering applied it still shows. Perhaps you could continue this by demonstrating re-lettering a factory lettered loco or car without ruining the factory paint job?
Have you thought naming #15 as the John Lassiter? Because he was a pioneer animator for Disney during the beginning of computer animation in the 1980s & 1990s when Pixar Studios was taking off. He also was a veteran animator for Disney during the late 20th century before Pixar. Think about it. And BTW, he’s also a train buff & has his own steam locomotive.
Engine 15 already?! Dave, last I remember, you were merely up to locomotive #12 in your roster! LOL. In all seriousness, this was an excellent tutorial. I think applying decals can be a little bit intimidating to those of us who've never given them a shot (I am included in this group), so showing us how to apply them by demonstrating the techniques firsthand is incredibly helpful!
Thank you Dave for showing us decal installation. A very informative video. Back in the dark ages, I used to put decals on my model cars. That was a wet, paste and let them air dry, bobs your uncle all done. I’m now looking at designing my own decals for my On30 roster, but I will be using Decal sheets from Walthers. Can I ask you if you have any suggestions with Walthers sheets? I’ve printed off some samples and they look quite good, but have not installed them on anything yet as I need to find a good sealant otherwise the ink gets a ticket on the Gruesome Gultch Railroad.
Your attention to detail is fascinating... Just look what happens when you "apply" yourself.😏
ONE area of model building I can claim to ALMOST be an expert!!! I have been a decal manufacture since 1983. My retail product is for model cars....but doing that allows me to make railroad decals for myself! I agree with your process other than I am 100% Walthers Solvaset for decal set. It is 'hotter' but after many years of using many types I find it to work the best. In the end you must find a process that works for you. Thanks!!!
Solvaset #1! I’ve built dozens of nascar 1/24 scale and people often comment on my paint and decals. I’d love to have some decals for my model RR like the style and font .
Hey, Dave great video as usual. A couple more tips to make the decals look even better. 1. Use distilled water to eliminate the possibility of water spots, and 2. Seal the decals with another gloss coat.
Great video on decals thanks for showing us your technique. Hope your vacation was alot of fun but glad your back.
GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖
Thank you Dave, you make it so easy.
Great job, the 4-4-0 steam locomotive looks very good. Thank you for showing it to me.
Great work. I have been working on a Heljan O Gauge Class 60 that I am making into 60092 in the DB Cargo livery. I recommend to avoid anything from Humbrol. I will be using Vallejo varnishes for my project to seal them in.
Glad you're back Dave!
Dave Thank you, this video was really helpful for me. I was letting the decal set in the water far too long. I was adding number boards to a friend's Geep (not my personal cup of tea) and it went so much smoother. THANK YOU!!
👍👍Thanks for the demo and tips on applying water slide decals! 🚂🚂
Nice work Dave! Very nice decals!
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Have to watch when I get home but I'm sure it's gonna look good everything you make/customize looks amazing 👏
And if you need some real kungFu to get something snug. Walthers Solvaset. Which only gets broken out if I'm trying to decal over fine wood board detail, or as of late, Graffiti decals over rubber rocks.
Great reminder on how to do the decals. I have seen a number of used cars on eBay recently with the film showing around the lettering. No matter the weathering applied it still shows. Perhaps you could continue this by demonstrating re-lettering a factory lettered loco or car without ruining the factory paint job?
Have you thought naming #15 as the John Lassiter? Because he was a pioneer animator for Disney during the beginning of computer animation in the 1980s & 1990s when Pixar Studios was taking off. He also was a veteran animator for Disney during the late 20th century before Pixar. Think about it. And BTW, he’s also a train buff & has his own steam locomotive.
Thanks for the suggestion, wth the exception of Bob Gurr, I uusually only name locomotives for Disney folks who are no longer with us.
Engine 15 already?! Dave, last I remember, you were merely up to locomotive #12 in your roster! LOL. In all seriousness, this was an excellent tutorial. I think applying decals can be a little bit intimidating to those of us who've never given them a shot (I am included in this group), so showing us how to apply them by demonstrating the techniques firsthand is incredibly helpful!
Do you need to put a sealant on the decal so it won't rub off?
Not with waterslide decals, no.
What about a shot of Dullcote to keep from getting the "silvering" effect?@@ThunderMesaStudio
Thank you Dave for showing us decal installation. A very informative video. Back in the dark ages, I used to put decals on my model cars. That was a wet, paste and let them air dry, bobs your uncle all done. I’m now looking at designing my own decals for my On30 roster, but I will be using Decal sheets from Walthers. Can I ask you if you have any suggestions with Walthers sheets? I’ve printed off some samples and they look quite good, but have not installed them on anything yet as I need to find a good sealant otherwise the ink gets a ticket on the Gruesome Gultch Railroad.
Nice video. Does seem stressful though. Where did you get the decals made? Thx
Hey Dave can you comment on where you got your custom decals made?
Look a few posts above.
Looks great! Dave, do you remember where you got the decals? I'm looking for some more gold decals.
Thanks. Those were from Stan Cederleaf who is sadly no longer with us. Have you tried PDC? www.pdc.ca/rr/custom_decals/