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  1. K

    Saving Decals while repainting old freight car

    I have been refurbishing some ancient but still salvagable freight cars. Several have great, unique decals. However I need to airbrush paint the cars. How can I preserve the old decal signage. If I mask it, it will look as if the signs have different paint behind them.:confused:
  2. K

    post your model RR tips........

    Cyanoacrilate Glues I work on a large plate of glass on top of the workbench Put several drops of CA directly on the glass; puddle stays wet for a long time. Use a straight pin (head clipped off) secured in an old Xacto handle as the applicator When dry, scrape off residual with a straight edge...
  3. K

    post your model RR tips........

    1. Rare benefit of aging: lots of medication bottles used for mixing paints before airbrushing 2. Oil Barrels: mechanical pencil eraser refills, painted approx HO size. Cheap.
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