04-07-2020, 08:37 AM
Well, I've got a little more done on the Aerotrain. I cut 1/8 inch aluminum to make a sturdy base for the cars, drilled and threaded it for the trucks, couples and the weight. The weight is a 2.5 oz strip of key stock attached lengthwise to the bottom of the base plate.
I thought I had enough keystone heralds but then checking the photos of the prototype I realized the ones I had were too small. Searching the web for the rigt size only brought up forums where folks were searching for the right size so I figure it's time to use some of the white decal paper I bought 5 years ago. I scanned a decal on a sheet then took it into photoshop and cleaned it up. I couldn't believe how bad the lines were when viewed about 10x normal. I cleaned all the edges and sharpened the lines then printed a strip of 45.
. I sprayed them with clear and I will let the clear dry a good 24 hours before I see what I can do with them.....Stay tuned.
Charlie
I thought I had enough keystone heralds but then checking the photos of the prototype I realized the ones I had were too small. Searching the web for the rigt size only brought up forums where folks were searching for the right size so I figure it's time to use some of the white decal paper I bought 5 years ago. I scanned a decal on a sheet then took it into photoshop and cleaned it up. I couldn't believe how bad the lines were when viewed about 10x normal. I cleaned all the edges and sharpened the lines then printed a strip of 45.
Charlie