I am getting ready to decal my first boxcar kit. I have painted the boxcar and applied a gloss topcoat.
This particular car has fixed sliding style doors with decals the go right up and over the door. Should I cut the decal into three pieces for the left, right and over the door or place the decal in one piece?
Thanks!
I do striped boxcars in multiple pieces. Usually two for each side of the carbody and three for the door.
-Kevin
Kevin,
Those look great!
Three for the door?
Yes.
I use two small sections for each side. I find that approach easier to get the decal the settle around all the complex surfaces on the door sides. Then I fill in the center with a long piece.
-Kevin
Got it. Thanks!
I am going to leave the stripes for last. The last time I worked with decals like these was on model rockets probably 35 years ago…