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Re: Santa Fe El Capitan Hi-Level
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 12 Jan 2005 17:08:17 GMT
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You could also print your own stickers or decals (on white or clear) with just
the “right” gray. SteveB
In lugnet.trains, James Mathis wrote:
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In lugnet.trains, Mathew Clayson wrote:
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I’m in a similar need for split level plates in grey, as I’m woring on a SP
1960 era passenger train. I’m using grey vinyl tape (electrical tape) to
cover the sides of a black version. I used yellow tape on a grey 6x28 plate
for a ATSF engine awhile back, before the BNSF was avalible. And it worked
great. Just avoid fouling the the trucks. I fold the tape under the frame,
except where the trucks might rub.
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/impact1/TRAINS/GP38/gp38_06.jpg
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That’s a good idea. I’d go for removable tape than permanent paint. I’ll
look into this. Thanks.
later,
James Mathis
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| (...) True, I should also mention that most sign shops carry a wide selection of vinyl decal sheet. This stuff is thinner then electrical tape, and has less shinkage. I've also used liner tape. Commonally avalible in 1/8" and 1/4", which is extremly (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | Re: Santa Fe El Capitan Hi-Level
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| (...) Of course you have to remember when printing "non-solid" colours (ie pretty much everything but black) on clear decal sheet that the brick colour will affect the result. Obvious I know, but I forgot once! Tim (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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