Since I am modeling the Maryland Midland (MMID), I’ve acquired a couple of MTH HO GP-38-2 painted in MMID colors. I have to say I am impressed by how well they run. Unfortunately they are both numbered 305. I need to remove the 5 from one of them and replace it with a 4 so it is numbered 304. I have used the solvaset/eraser technique in the past with some success (and some failures). Will this work for MTH HO engines? Any other techniques worth comsidering?
I’ve noticed that decals for the MMID are very hard to come by. Anyone aware of any available for MMID anywhere? Any suggestions for finding a blue number decal of the correct color, size and font? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Sometimes, if you can’t find an exact match, it ends up looking better if you just re-do the entire engine number so all the numbers are the same size / color / font, rather than one number being a little “off”.
If all else fails a belt sander will take it off in less then a second. It will be a little rough on details however. Just kidding so see the joke in the idea.
I make my own decal remover using ¼”x½” basswood sanding blocks glued to basswood strip for a handle. I glue 1000 grid wet & dry sandpaper to the block. If the paint is factory a little bit of elbow grease with damp wet & dry will take off either factory painted or decals without damaging the paint.
