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David K Smith
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One suggestion for "painting" small things like this. A trick I've picked up is to use decals instead of paint and brush. Just get any decal set with large-ish areas that have the colors you want--stripes, large lettering, whetever. Then cut the decals into strips and apply. Sometimes you can start with decal pieces that are larger than the object and then trim them off after they're dry. This makes them easier to handle and position. I think this would work in the case of the petrol pumps.
This is how I got the red stripes on this N scale crossing gate.
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trainspotter-usa
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the kind words chaps.
The picture definitely makes me feel I could do better though. Thats not a bad thing I'm pushing myself all the time here.
It's the paint job more than anything. Painting strips of chrome yellow and guards red that are 2.5mm x 1mm would be difficult to mask for most anyone. Paul would probably cut them out of signmaking vinyl... 
On the plus side. I like the shape that is right. and some of the hoses are bent well.
It will do for the moment perhaps I'll re-do the pumps later.
Ian
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trainspotter-usa
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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| David K Smith wrote: | One suggestion for "painting" small things like this. A trick I've picked up is to use decals instead of paint and brush. Just get any decal set with large-ish areas that have the colors you want--stripes, large lettering, whetever. Then cut the decals into strips and apply. Sometimes you can start with decal pieces that are larger than the object and then trim them off after they're dry. This makes them easier to handle and position. I think this would work in the case of the petrol pumps.
This is how I got the red stripes on this N scale crossing gate.
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Thanks for the suggestion David, you were posting the solution at the same time I was posting the problem by the looks of it.
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trainspotter-usa
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Another thought would be to amke my own decals using that readily available decal film for inkjet printers. Anyone any experience with this?
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David K Smith
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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| trainspotter-usa wrote: | | Another thought would be to amke my own decals using that readily available decal film for inkjet printers. Anyone any experience with this? |
Yes, I use it quite a lot. Works great. Used it for these:
For the last one, the floor and menu are decals. This is what the original decal looked like:
It's best to stick with "primary" colors for really fine artwork to avoid the visible dithering pattern.
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trainspotter-usa
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OK then thats me convinced on that.
I'll make a stop in the hobby shop on the way home on Friday.
Which gives me a couple of days to make some new pumps...
Thanks David
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David K Smith
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Unless you already have one, be sure to get a can of clear spray fixative (I prefer matte) while you're at it. You'll need it to seal the decals before wetting them.
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AndyA
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | You'll need it to seal the decals before wetting them. |
I wish this list had been going a couple of years ago. We live and learn. 
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zomer
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| Quote: | | i know zomer will SPIN out! when he see's this too, as he has started a petrol station also. |
WOOOOOOWW!!!!!! Looks amazing!!!! My petrol station looks like a childs play toy compared to that!!!
I lost my model paint in the fire and had to resort to acrylic paint to get the buildings done for the exhibition. Well they got me through the exhibition but I am far from happy with the result. Very 'lumpy' paint passable from distance but close shots reveal the truth.
Your petrol station looks fantastic!! The level crossing also looks fantastic David. I have more time now to work on the details!!
BTW did you etch the crossing signal and the seats in the diner?
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