So I finally picked the railroad and have done some research into locomotives.
I am going to do my layout as the Central Vermont Railway, but there are not any trains that have the lettering for that line. I know the locomotive I want to get, but don’t know how to do it. Is it like putting decals on a plastic model or is it different? What do I need to get to do this?
there are several different styles of decals… waterslide / stickers / dry transfer etc…
here are instuctions for microscale water transfer decals:
The object to be decaled must have a clean and relatively smooth glossy surface.
Cut out the Decal lettering and dip in clean water (preferably Distilled water) anywhere from 10 to 20 seconds. Note: Some lettering might take a longer soaking time than other sheets. Set the Decal on a damp paper towel for a short period of time or until the Decal slides freely on the backing paper.
Place Decal where desired on object. It might be of help if a layer of Micro-Set is brushed on the object first and then place the Decal. This process will allow the Decal to avoid the Silvering effect that can happen with just the water. Work as fast as you can in placing the lettering as the Micro-Set starts the wrinkling of the Decal and setting it to the object.
Blot gently around the edges of the Decal with a paper towel or tissue to remove excess water and allow to dry completely. Add more Micro-Set as necessary over the top of the Decal very carefully. This process will make the Decal lettering a part of the model.
When placing a Decal on slightly irregular surfaces, use Micro-Sol. This is the stronger of the two products
I did a search for “Central Vermont” on the Walthers website ( http://www.walthers.com/ ) and there were more than 15 pages of listings. Cars, locos, decals, etc. Might be an idea to start looking there.