I don't know if you check your older uploads, but thanks for posting this video. This process of removing decals made it easy to do. I did make a slight modification to it as follows: applied MicroSet, waited a minute or so, applied MicroSol, then used a cotton swap to rub the decal off applying pressure to the tip. All of the decal was removed in minutes.
The layout belongs to some friends of mine, and has been improved since this was shot. I hope to operate over there again sometime. I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
Dan, I'm glad I found your channel. I was pretty disappointed when you left the other one as I enjoyed your videos the best. I'm looking forward to your projects and reviews here!
Just discovered your channel today (July 17, 2018). Good to see you sharing your modelling talents again. It's good to have people with talent like you sharing it with others. Good luck with the channel. Look forward to your future shows. I subscribed so I shouldn't miss the next one.
Nice tips on the decals. It’s also nice to see your garden scale layout, looks spectacular. Can’t wait to see what further you do with your tips and reviews, after going independent more recently.
Thanks! I can't take credit for the railroad. The Fern Creek & Western belongs to a couple friends of mine. I was running my engine there at an open house. They've done a great job with it. Thanks for watching!
The garden railroad actually belongs to friends of mine, but I will be starting my own soon. Indoor layout is coming, too, but I need to finish prepping the room first. Thanks for watching!
Good video. Good pace. Very clear. I use Microset too. However, I first gently scratch lines on the decal with my Exacto, then brush on Microset, and let it soak in. Sometimes I apply a second coat. When the decal has loosened, I gently use my fingernail and Dentek brushes (used for dental flossing) to remove the decal. I clean up by wiping the area with a paper towel. I almost never loosen underlying paint using these steps.
The outdoor layout belongs to a friend of mine. I'd like to do one of my own, eventually. Most outdoor track uses either aluminum, brass, or nickel-silver rail. The ties are plastic, at least on this particular railroad. I haven't heard my friend complain too much about corrosion, but they do have to deal with dirt moving around or eroding under the tracks. My trains and others that run on the layout in the video are all powered by onboard batteries or live steam (mine are battery). Track power can be problematic outside since dirt is always present. It's really fun and different to run trains outside. Thanks for watching!
If you're looking for 'Building Tips' ideas.. I could sure use a tutorial on D-I-Y window 'glass' building/making.. particularly for 'flush fit', and 'gasket-ed'. I've tried ultra-careful measuring.. and that Krystal Klear stuff, in some custom cut round-cornered caboose windows without any luck. (Building a window sash/frame I won't even try!) This tutorial has already come in handy in my own endeavors. Scotch tape is mightier than I thought! Thank you :)
I've tried it and it will work sometimes, though factory lettering sometimes requires a stronger solvent. It might be worth a revisit sometime to remove factory lettering. It's always a little risky, as sometimes the underlying paint will dissolve before the lettering does. Thanks for the suggestion!
I don't know if you check your older uploads, but thanks for posting this video. This process of removing decals made it easy to do. I did make a slight modification to it as follows: applied MicroSet, waited a minute or so, applied MicroSol, then used a cotton swap to rub the decal off applying pressure to the tip. All of the decal was removed in minutes.
You're welcome. I'm glad you were able to make use of the techniques. Thanks for sharing your modifications to the process and for watching!
very nice, I appreciate the tips on removing decals. Nice layout in the garden too.
The layout belongs to some friends of mine, and has been improved since this was shot. I hope to operate over there again sometime. I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
Dan, I'm glad I found your channel. I was pretty disappointed when you left the other one as I enjoyed your videos the best. I'm looking forward to your projects and reviews here!
Thanks for finding my channel and for watching! I hope you like the videos I have in the works.
Same story here, thank goodness.
Just discovered your channel today (July 17, 2018). Good to see you sharing your modelling talents again. It's good to have people with talent like you sharing it with others. Good luck with the channel. Look forward to your future shows. I subscribed so I shouldn't miss the next one.
Thanks for finding my channel and for watching! I hope you like the videos I'll be putting out in the future.
Great to see you back in the saddle Dan, keep 'em coming.
Thanks for finding my channel and for watching!
I saw your ad in MRH.
Great start with the Tips episodes. Looking forward to future ones.
Thanks, I hope you enjoy what I have planned!
Informative video, with great information to hate a referance to, thanks a million.
You're welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Nice tips on the decals. It’s also nice to see your garden scale layout, looks spectacular. Can’t wait to see what further you do with your tips and reviews, after going independent more recently.
Thanks! I can't take credit for the railroad. The Fern Creek & Western belongs to a couple friends of mine. I was running my engine there at an open house. They've done a great job with it. Thanks for watching!
Daniel Cortopassi thank you for sharing it.
I found your video very informative! (And I subscribed 😊)
Thanks for the tip! 👍
Welcome aboard! I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Nice video Dan. Not much going on inside but looks like you've been pretty busy laying track outside! Keep em coming!!
The garden railroad actually belongs to friends of mine, but I will be starting my own soon. Indoor layout is coming, too, but I need to finish prepping the room first. Thanks for watching!
Good video. Good pace. Very clear. I use Microset too. However, I first gently scratch lines on the decal with my Exacto, then brush on Microset, and let it soak in. Sometimes I apply a second coat. When the decal has loosened, I gently use my fingernail and Dentek brushes (used for dental flossing) to remove the decal. I clean up by wiping the area with a paper towel. I almost never loosen underlying paint using these steps.
Catching up on comments... It sounds like the cutting might help the Micro Set penetrate faster. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tips!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Good job, Dan! Thanks for sharing this tip.
-from Tom Pilling
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Great tips video Dan, I learned a lot from this video and its very useful
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing!
Catching up on comments... You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Awesome tips and tricks thanks for your help!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Daniel - completely blown away by the outdoor layout; how is this possible? The tracks I mean, as wouldnt they rust/corrode? Great job BTW
The outdoor layout belongs to a friend of mine. I'd like to do one of my own, eventually. Most outdoor track uses either aluminum, brass, or nickel-silver rail. The ties are plastic, at least on this particular railroad. I haven't heard my friend complain too much about corrosion, but they do have to deal with dirt moving around or eroding under the tracks. My trains and others that run on the layout in the video are all powered by onboard batteries or live steam (mine are battery). Track power can be problematic outside since dirt is always present. It's really fun and different to run trains outside. Thanks for watching!
If you're looking for 'Building Tips' ideas.. I could sure use a tutorial on D-I-Y window 'glass' building/making.. particularly for 'flush fit', and 'gasket-ed'.
I've tried ultra-careful measuring.. and that Krystal Klear stuff, in some custom cut round-cornered caboose windows without any luck. (Building a window sash/frame I won't even try!)
This tutorial has already come in handy in my own endeavors. Scotch tape is mightier than I thought! Thank you :)
I'll keep the window glass idea in mind. I've done my own a few times. It's tedious but sometimes it's the only way. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Nice work! Have you ever used this method on factory applied decals/silk screening? Thanks.
I've tried it and it will work sometimes, though factory lettering sometimes requires a stronger solvent. It might be worth a revisit sometime to remove factory lettering. It's always a little risky, as sometimes the underlying paint will dissolve before the lettering does. Thanks for the suggestion!
Gotta dig out my G scale. Forgot how HUGE they are compared to my N and HOn3! Thanks for the video tips...!
They are a lot bigger. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
I just used this tip successfully to remove the factory lettering from an older Roundhouse shake-the-box kit too.
I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!
Nice work Dan, still got those other ones? Bob
Not too much more in large scale but a lot of N. Thanks for watching, Bob!
I’ve also figured that this could also be good for making decals look well used on an engine or car.
I thought about that, too. Might be worth investigating as a weathering technique. Thanks for watching!
Daniel Cortopassi you going to reletter your N scale Tuscany & Sabine Grove (T&SG) fleet?
Eventually, yes.
Great if you have access to that product, if not totally useless
If you're talking about Micro Set or Micro Sol, they're available online from eBay and elsewhere. Thanks for watching!
@@DanielCortopassiYea if you want to pay more for shipping and importation than the product.