I am hoping to start an HO layout soon modeling the modern era, CSX, in NC or NY. Watching many trains on web cam and real life I see a fact of life, train graffiti. I don’t like it but I am going to have to model it, especially on box cars!
Has there been any good articles in MR on good techniques to use? Thanks.
Don’t know where I saw it, but someone makes decals of graffit. Maybe a Google search.
Microscale makes decals in HO and N. Both sizes could be useful. And when you combine them with some of your homemade ones, you’re pretty much set.
I sorta recall an article, but…
Ed
You can always use Colored Sharpies for simple graffitti. I think the usual method is to lightly pencil in the designs, and then outline and fill with the markers (at least I did a few small designs that way).
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I was going to mention that [swg]
Mike.
in before the lock [:D]
Don’t know why it should raise a ruckus…graffiti on train cars has been around for over 100 years, back to “J.B. King, Esq.” and “Bozo Texino”, probably some even earlier. Walthers used to make ‘steam era’ graffiti decals.
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Do a Google search for “graffiti decals model railroad”
We all know that Stix, just following the “guide lines” from Steve O. in the forum rules sticky note. [swg]
Mike.
I hardly see how our genial host can object if I refer the OP to an excellent article on making your own graffiti that appeared in the April 2012 issue of, ahem, Model Railroader magazine. It was by Matt Snell -he used Sharpies and pencils.
Dave Nelson
That rule was installed before I was. Which means I’m not wedded to it. As long as we can limit the discussion to how to model graffiti, and stay away from the inflammatory topics of its merits as an art form or whether it’s an appropriate modeling topic, we’ll be fine. [swg]
Well said,
Mr. Otte
Ed
Blair Line makes some decent decals. There’s also plenty of one man operations out there too. Just have to dig around for them online.
Thanks Steve.
Mike.
[:O] WOW! Someone who’s receptive to change…
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Darn, I guess that means there is no pride in “beating the lock.”
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Grafitti is modeled just like any other car lettering… with decals. There are some interesting decals made as other replies have mentioned.
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Do you need information on applying decals?
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-Kevin
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No, I can apply decals. I am glad I didn’t cause any problems. Who knew asking a simple question could cause problems. I’ll do a google search. Box cars should be easy to apply to as they as flat. I don’t see too much on tank or car carrier cars. Thanks for the help.
Really? I see most grafitti on tank cars. I think people prefer them because they are white. I almost never see a white tank car without grafitti.
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-Kevin
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There are also weathering decaks to do rust and grime http://www.weatheringsolutions.com/2-uncategorised