I just bought a set of Black Cat CN decals to place on a box car that I spray painted brownish-red.
I should say, first, that the two main CN decals -- the 1950s herald and main CN wording -- went on very easily and look great. Before painting, this box car had tacky ads and cartoon graphics on it and now it looks much more realistic! :mrgreen:
The problems arose when I tried to apply the very small lettering (re weights and years). These decals are tiny and the point size of the text is extremely small (I'm guessing 5 point or smaller). These were so small and flimsy that I just put a few down and I think I will skip the rest. At 47, my eyesight for doing close-up work isn't what it used to be :cry: and I simply found this to be too tedious.
Has anyone else found this or have any suggestions? I'm using the blue and red Micro Set and Micro Sol and these help a lot.
Next, I plan to do some weathering.
Rob
I should say, first, that the two main CN decals -- the 1950s herald and main CN wording -- went on very easily and look great. Before painting, this box car had tacky ads and cartoon graphics on it and now it looks much more realistic! :mrgreen:
The problems arose when I tried to apply the very small lettering (re weights and years). These decals are tiny and the point size of the text is extremely small (I'm guessing 5 point or smaller). These were so small and flimsy that I just put a few down and I think I will skip the rest. At 47, my eyesight for doing close-up work isn't what it used to be :cry: and I simply found this to be too tedious.
Has anyone else found this or have any suggestions? I'm using the blue and red Micro Set and Micro Sol and these help a lot.
Next, I plan to do some weathering.
Rob