Make Your Own Freight Car Graffiti Decals

In this video, I show how you can make your own graffiti decals from pictures of freight cars using pictures that you take.
Paint.net photo editing software is available at getpaint.net. Be careful to click the download link and not one of the ads!
Check out this video from Diecast Resurrection on how to make your own videos:
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He also has older decal
I didn't fully realize it at the time, but having done more work like this, the clear decals are much thinner than the white, so you should use them whenever possible

[@ahmadziq]

The results look spectacular, thanks for the simple tutorial mate, and now I know I can be excited for the rusting effects video, thanks man.

[@yellowbird2279]

Can't wait to give it a try, thanks for sharing

[@davestrains6816]

Awesome job. While I do not weather any of my locomotives or rolling stock it does looks a lot better when its done correctly. This decal technique that you are using is the best method I have see. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@jimarmour9035]

good and simple

[@juniorworkshop1918]

That's good stuff my friend 👋👍👍

[@nemmrrc]

Very clever

[@michaelbaykara2322]

Very helpful tutorial, the "Print" program is very similar to Cricut's editing software- thanks for the helpful tips ASD.

[@TalkingGIJoe]

great tip about the editing program... I have been using windows paint 3d... not great but functional... I'll try the one you use. Thanks!

[@mpetersen6]

Yes graffiti is a part of the modern railroad scene. That does not mean it is a part of modern railroad operations. I suspect railroads have just learned to live with graffiti as long it doesnt interfer with operations by covering up card numbers and any other information needed for operation. Removing the graffiti would simply be one more expense th hat does not contribute to their revenue stream. In terms of graffiti being on railcars world wide I suspect there are countries besides Japan where it is pretty much unheard of. I suspect in China it is a good way to get into trouble.

[@markfrench8892]

Nothing like bastardizing Uncle Irv's last name. And are you promoting graffiti? I think it stinks, especial having to work around it when reporting marks are painted over.