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Title: Decals
Post by: Daylight4449 on March 14, 2009, 09:42:41 AM
Just thought I would ask, has anyone else used prime mover decals. I just ordered 3 sets, two susquehanna steam and 1 e9 susquehanna for my 1 deisels f-2
Title: Re: Decals
Post by: Guilford Guy on March 14, 2009, 11:35:51 AM
A link would be nice?
You'd likely need Micro-Set, Micro-Sol, and a Dull-Cote, and give the locomotives a gloss coat(Future Floor Finish).
Title: Re: Decals
Post by: Daylight4449 on March 14, 2009, 05:58:21 PM
www.primemoverdecals.com
Title: Re: Decals
Post by: trainmaster971 on March 14, 2009, 08:40:05 PM
GG
What is with the gloss coat?  I only apply the dull coat. The dull finish is what I remember of the old freight steamers that ran on the line behind my parents house. The only semi-shinny finish I remember was on some of the passenger locos and cars.
Title: Re: Decals
Post by: jayl1 on March 14, 2009, 09:22:13 PM
Quote from: trainmaster971 on March 14, 2009, 08:40:05 PM
GG
What is with the gloss coat? 

Gloss after painting & before decalling.  Decals will "blend in" better on a glossy surface then on a flat  painted one.  ( I have found them easier to place too.)  Then decal, pop bubbles (if any) and flat coat to have the decal blend in & not stand out.

Then gloss will not show up on the finished product.  It is just a step to help decalling.
Title: Re: Decals
Post by: SteamGene on March 14, 2009, 11:19:37 PM
And use distilled water.  I use water from my c-pap machine - and it really helps to make clean decals.
Gene