Rubber stamp "decaling"

[nachoman]

Here's my results: I tried stamping on decal paper - and that really didn't work as well as I hoped. So then I tried stamping directly on a model - and bingo! With a little practice I got it to look good enough. I then tried on a couple of HOn3 flat cars I am finishing up:
   
   

I didn't get the "crisp" edges like I would with a decal or dry transfer, but I think this is good enough for a rickety old piece of narrow gauge equipment. With a little weathering, I think it will look good.