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Applying Decals to Model Trains

Posted on January 22, 2023

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In this video you will learn the basics of applying decals to your model trains. In this example an Athearn RTR diesel is used to demonstrate the process. Adding decals is simple and easy to do with only a few basic skills.

 

12 thoughts on “Applying Decals to Model Trains”

  1. Robert Shearer says:
    January 22, 2023 at 6:05 pm

    Thanks for the tips Roger. I am definitely going to try the spray bottle idea.

  2. SantaFe Bob says:
    January 22, 2023 at 5:19 pm

    Very good tutorial for applying decals. Thank you for sharing.

  3. My Finger Lakes Railway Layout says:
    January 22, 2023 at 4:52 pm

    Great ideas! I use a wet palette for painting figures. Never thought to use one for decals. I also use a piece of packing foam with a hole to hold my bottle of MEK.  I liked and subbed.

  4. Matt Diestler says:
    January 22, 2023 at 4:19 pm

    Great tips!

  5. Randy Murphy says:
    January 22, 2023 at 3:55 pm

    Great ideas Roger!

  6. CA&P Railroad says:
    January 22, 2023 at 3:14 pm

    Awesome how to video. I learn a lot from this video and realize it's a lot easier then thought. My question is how did you get the white backing on the number boards in the front?

  7. K27fan says:
    January 22, 2023 at 2:24 pm

    Nice video, when I do lettering, numbers etc I actually use my calipers to measure. I will use a starting point, like the bottom of the cab and just measure to the top of all the numbers. It gets them really level.

  8. NSSCOTTTEAGUE says:
    January 22, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    Number is to high

  9. Giacomo Peters says:
    January 22, 2023 at 1:39 pm

    You mention Fosteria Ohio…what nmra division? Love to have you do a clinic!

  10. Illinois Railway Videos says:
    January 22, 2023 at 12:58 pm

    something I would recommend is that when moving around the decal I suggest you use a fine brush or a more dull blade in order to eliminate the factor of tearing and or cutting the decal.

  11. Ricardo Juricic says:
    January 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm

    Hi thanks
    Though more than locos I am keen on learning how to:
    -change boxcar's numbers
    and
    -place decals on the ends boxcars
    .
    And what to use in order to keep the boxcar steady in place while with both hands I can manipulate decals processing.

  12. Scott Hayes says:
    January 22, 2023 at 11:22 am

    The locomotive looks like HO scale.

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