Take a look at my number boards. Do any of you go to this much trouble, most of these numbers were applied one at a time( HO ) I’m just curious to know what everyone else does?? Let me know what you think?./img]
Yup, do the same thing myself ! As an additional step, I use black silicone to form an actual gasket around the number board lens. This is done to eliminate any stray light eminating around the edges. Both number boards are illuminated separately from the headlights - this way, the engines can be idling at the service platform with only the number boards illuminated … looks cool !!
As for your number boards - and yes it IS nit-picky - the “8” on the engineers’ side is backwards ! I only noticed it because it was right in my face 10X larger than life. On the layout you would NEVER pick that up. Finicky work at best.
Mark.
I have not yet detailed any of my stuff, so I cant tell you if I compare to the efforts you have gone through…
But that looks outstanding in my eyes 
That’s quite good, there, Joey. I, too, take such trouble on my GN equipment-and
more, if the loco requires it. I usually try to add the (extremely tiny) numbers
to the little triangular number box above the Pyle National headlight on GN
steam locos-this is tough to do-they’re about 1/32 inch tall. But the locos just
don’t look right without them. My philosophy is-set your standards at a comfortable
level for yourself, then stick to it. Applying those numbers helps make the model
great.
Now that you mention it, it sticks out like a sore thumb[:O] thanks for your coments, Joey
I printed white lettering on a black background to fit under the “glass” on my challenger. I then had to put several opaque layers in behind to cut down on the light shining through.
I was equally impressed with the weathering detail…very realistic. The rusted handrails are great.
Very nice work.
I love the weathering, it makes the model look great! The two is a bit high on the engineer’s side, but it’s about the same level of work I do,and decls are one of my two practiced areas. The other one is ballasting.
Matthew