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Some more projects to added on - tomustang - 08-23-2009

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They will never end..

First off, some classic Majorette 1:87 Construction trucks

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The toys have been used well enough, soon to both get make overs, starting with the tractors

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They are from Kmart, from Norscot.

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Next is some long awaited Centerflow Hoppers I have been working on and putting off a lot. Finally deciding to make the rest of the decals, and now have a total of 6 of which 4 are done. I used graffiti off of real train pictures and edited the tagging to the cars.

The finished decal sheet:

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Last hopper almostfinished with the decals, but with no reporting marks, trucks, or couplers:

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And last, I got 2 of these guys, one needed a coupler and the other needs the spine/coupler/trucks, but for $4 total I can't complain Big Grin

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Re: Some more projects to added on - nkp_174 - 08-26-2009

Nothin' says realism like the work of aspiring "artists" on the side of you HO cars. Good work on the custom decals...I had to read if they were commercial or not based on the quality!

So, is that considered to be part of "weathering" or detailing?

If you are ever short on material, I live 1/2 mile from a massive hump yard & intermodal facility where the old B&O, PRR, NYC, Southern, L&N, N&W, and C&O met...there's always plenty of examples I could photograph for you!
Here:
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Re: Some more projects to added on - nachoman - 08-26-2009

I am quite impressed with the custom decals!

Re: Some more projects to added on - tomustang - 08-27-2009

Thanks guys! Now I know who to ask if I need more graffiti shots Cheers

The editing was quite easy actually, I used MS word to resize the images and print them out using the custom size decal sheet (i think it's 8"x5.5" using the premium glossy photo option)

Free Form Select to cut out the images from the trains, you can use either MS Paint, photoshop or paint shop pro to do it.

Re: Some more projects to added on - tomustang - 11-19-2009

Small update, since I've had nothing to do lately...

I finally cut and made the flatbed longer for better use (wheel loaders and such)

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I still have to smooth everything out then finally paint it a dull black

Re: Some more projects to added on - Dan85 - 11-19-2009

Looks Good!

The decals came out really well - what brand paper did you wind up using? Also, I'm assuming they are from a standard inkjet printer?

- Dan

Re: Some more projects to added on - tomustang - 11-19-2009

Dan85 Wrote:Looks Good!

The decals came out really well - what brand paper did you wind up using? Also, I'm assuming they are from a standard inkjet printer?

- Dan
Thanks Dan, good to see you around again Cheers

The testors clear paper, I think they're the 5.5X8 sheets, I also used Microsoft Word, paper-printing resized to testors sheet specs, then right to my printer

Re: Some more projects to added on - TrainNut - 11-19-2009

Lookin' good. I like the image in the "Details West" box!

Re: Some more projects to added on - Ralph - 11-19-2009

Tom,

What did you use to seal the decals on the Testor's paper? I often have problems with ink running despite spraying sealants on the decal paper after printing.

Ralph

Re: Some more projects to added on - tomustang - 11-19-2009

Ralph Wrote:Tom,

What did you use to seal the decals on the Testor's paper? I often have problems with ink running despite spraying sealants on the decal paper after printing.

Ralph

Well I let the ink dry first, always keeping the paper flat, never had a problem that way

Re: Some more projects to added on - e-paw - 11-20-2009

Nice work on the decals TM. What kind of printer are you using?

Re: Some more projects to added on - Ralph - 11-20-2009

tomustang Wrote:
Ralph Wrote:Tom,

What did you use to seal the decals on the Testor's paper? I often have problems with ink running despite spraying sealants on the decal paper after printing.

Ralph

Well I let the ink dry first, always keeping the paper flat, never had a problem that way

Well, I let the decal sheets dry for a day, spray the Decal Bonder, let that dry for a day, and still get some ink bleeding. Hmmmmm, do you use distilled water to dip the decals?

Ralph

Re: Some more projects to added on - tomustang - 11-20-2009

e-paw Wrote:Nice work on the decals TM. What kind of printer are you using?
Just a standard HP all in one inkjet

Ralph Wrote:Well, I let the decal sheets dry for a day, spray the Decal Bonder, let that dry for a day, and still get some ink bleeding. Hmmmmm, do you use distilled water to dip the decals?

Ralph

I sometimes do use distilled, it does work better since it's not contaminated like tap water

I don't about your problem though besides wondering if it's an ink/paper/bonder 790_smiley_picking_a_fight