Big Blue has inspired some purchases

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Started decals on this unit this evening.  The Conrail "double rail" decal was really hard to put in place on the long side with the railing still in place.  Took me two attempts, but (fortunately) the second time was the charm.  I didn't really want to buy another decal sheet if I didn't have to.  As usual, I pre-coated the model where each decal was intended to go with Micro Set, and then periodically added coats of Micro Sol to get the decal to fold into the plastic crevasses.  You can see the drying Micro Sol laying around the number and "CONRAIL" decals in the photo.

   

In addition to the decals in the photo, I also added the "SD40-2" and "F" decals on this side.  I've also done most of the painting touchups.  Getting closer to getting this unit into circulation on the layout.  I ended up liking this blue a lot better than the original, so I'm actually quite glad to have repainted it.