In what era would it be appropriate to use Dulux or GL lettering, or were they
both
used in the same era?
Errol Holm,
Vernon, BC
--- Jeff Pinchbeck <jpinchbeck@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Who makes steam loco decals for CPR.
I think the best CP steam decals are Black Cat Publishing's.
http://www.greatdecals.com/BlackCat.htm
These things are superb. I've done 3 locomotives and 4 passenger cars so
far and love the results. The gold leaf set is real metallic gold. The
results are impressive.
Not to scare you off, but the Black Cat decals are extremely thin and tear
easily. Water tension is enough to tear large items. These decals are as
thin as the decals you would get with a Van Hobbies brass locomotive. If
you ever have dealt with those then you know how to deal with the Black Cat
decals - air brush a very thin coat of Microscale's Liquid Decal Film over
the decals. This helps make the decals more robust. Thin the Microscale
stuff 50/50 with Accupaint thinner so you can air brush it.
I prefer decals over dry transfers, more fidlle time to adjust them.
Dry transfers can be put onto clear decal paper. Then you air brush
Microscale's Liquid Decal Film to seal the work. Then apply in the usual
way. I've done that many times with CDS decals. I like CDS decals too.
BTW, you can create the Tuscan panels for engines by painting clear decal
paper with your favourite paint, seal with Microscale Liquid Decal Film, cut
to shape and apply. I use Accupaint and the results are very satisfactory.
Generally I mask and paint tender panels and use decal film for the engine
panels.
Looks like I gave away all my secrets. ;-)
Jeff Pinchbeck
CP SIG, Vice Chairman
http://www.cpsig.ca
