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Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Painting an EMD GP9 diesel locomotive, Part 6 – Applying front end decals

By Angela Cotey | February 22, 2016

| Last updated on November 20, 2020


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With the long hood stripes in place, Cody now turns to applying decals on the short hood and cab of our HO scale Winston-Salem diesel locomotive. Check out the techniques that make this effort go smoothly and yield great results!

10 thoughts on “Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Painting an EMD GP9 diesel locomotive, Part 6 – Applying front end decals

  1. Thanks Cody… another fine video you've done. I've used all three Microscale products and I also like Walthers Solvaset for those pesky decal jobs. How long did you wait between Micro Set and Micro Sol applications? Very helpful tips!
    Allan

  2. Very nice Cody. I have decalled for years but am always willing to hear how others do it. Where did you get that round "sponge thing"? Do you know what it is called when I go to ask for one? Thanks for another fine modeling video.

  3. @GARY E BINDER

    The sponge used to blot the excess water is actually a make-up application sponge. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and are useful for weathering as well as decal application.

    You'll have to shop in what is traditionally a women's department…or get your wife or girlfriend (or both) to do the shopping for you……just keep them separated.

  4. I wasn't aware that two or more applications of the setting solution might be required. Good tip – thanks

  5. Really like your explanation of the different uses of the Microscale Products. Thanks!!! Great job as always!!

  6. Great advice! Combining decal sets to get what you need. Sometimes the decal manufactures don't get it right and you have to take things into your own hands! Nice decal work.

  7. I would have liked to see how to put on the decals in the more difficult places like around the cab and windows. Not but pixking, just letting you know.

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