Anyway I've started decalling the N8. The locomotive will be 69394.
Two problems have reared their ugly heads:
- I started applying the number with the wrong size numerals. Careless, I know, but when you've not done any numbering for a while the different sizes of numerals becomes almost unnoticable. So I started to remove the "9" and the "4" which I'd applied and let dry. Unfortunately, the Microsol started to soften the paintwork! As a result, I've had to touch the paintwork in with a brush after removing the offending decals. I just hope that the new numerals with hide the irregularities...
- I've just found out that post '51/'52, this loco carried lining. I was hoping to avoid this and had chosen a loco where I could see it was unlined. The photo must have been taken a day or two before it went into the paintshop. Arrrrgh!!!
I'll stick with this loco and persevere with the lining. Maybe some photos next time. Maybe.
2 comments:
I lined my A8 and others with Fox Transfers BR mixed traffic lining. Toned down with a waft of airbrushed weathering it doesn't look too bad.
Worrying that the decal softener also lifts the acrylic paint. Maybe a coat of enamel type gloss varnish before decalling would help?
I have one of those Bob Moore Master Lining Pens if you want to borrow it and have a go lining it by hand with enamels...
I think I have some Fox lining somewhere. I'll have to dig it out as I'm not sure I'm up to hand lining. ;-)
The Microsol only affected the paint after persistent flooding trying to release the decals; during normal use fixing them, there was no perceptible effect on the acrylic. I suspect enamel solvents might react with acrylics too.
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