I've had the same results with the MicroSol technique. I have also used Acetone in the same fashion that you use the Comet solution. Nice finished product!!
Thanks! I've gotten the Micro Sol to work on very new Athearn cars, but that's it. It seems like everything else requires a little more work! Good idea on using acetone!
Yes I'm 4 yrs too late for this video but I'll just simply paint over stubborn heralds either I color match the paint on the car or use Black paint to cover the old heralds and lettering if the ends are white then I'll paint out the road name with the white, sometimes I'll dry brush the paint on for a "faded" look or for some bleed though look under the new markings.As per the real RR's do.
My fictional SPSF logo was pretty easy since it existed back in the 1980s - I just had a friend of mine create the digital artwork for it, and then now I can use it for decals, t-shirts, and other things. If I were you, I would start out with a rough sketch then trying to digitize it on a computer by yourself or have someone else do it who is good at graphic arts.
@@southwestlimitedproduction9738 Ah, the SOT logo? I drew that in MS Paint and then I used a free website to convert it to a vector image, since I don't have Photoshop/Illustrator. Then I was able to send that logo to my decal supplier (pdc.ca/rr/custom_decals/) and also use it to make shirts, like on Redbubble.
Thanks for the video. I tried your method and had less success than you. Others might have better results. Those who try will learn whether their lettering is a decal or made by over painting a masked base coat. If so, my suggestion will not have the desired results. This is not foolproof, so if this is a first attempt select a train car you are willing to mess up and fix by repainting. You will need to work fast, do small sections and be by a sink slowly running the water. You will need a small brush for finer details and a Q-tip for larger paint letter/design removal. You will need some Easy Off Heavy Duty spray oven cleaner. Spray oven cleaner into small ceramic dish and add a few drops of water. Wet but do not dry the train car. Dip brush or Q-tip into the running water and then into the oven cleaner. Apply oven cleaner to the painted lettering you want to remove. Lightly brush or rub in small circle for THREE SECONDS then promptly rinse treated area completely under the running water rubbing the treated area with a soft cloth or your finger. Work Fast! Repeat if necessary. Do not allow oven cleaner to "soak" painted lettering because it can remove the body paint along with the lettering or even "craze" the plastic destroying molded details.
AN UPDATE: I came across a Model Power boxcar whose lettering proved stubborn to rub off after the Easy Off treatment. After several attempts, the Easy Off had "softened" the lettering enough to scrape off with moderately light pressure from a dull flatware knife.
I got a kick out of seeing the OL&B cars. My son is a Nebraska fanatic, and I rebranded a couple cars for him.
Thanks! I really enjoy modeling part of the OL&B.
Great video Eric. I enjoyed watching the process, and the end result is fantastic.
Thanks, glad to hear it was helpful for you!
I've had the same results with the MicroSol technique. I have also used Acetone in the same fashion that you use the Comet solution. Nice finished product!!
Thanks! I've gotten the Micro Sol to work on very new Athearn cars, but that's it. It seems like everything else requires a little more work! Good idea on using acetone!
Yes I'm 4 yrs too late for this video but I'll just simply paint over stubborn heralds either I color match the paint on the car or use Black paint to cover the old heralds and lettering if the ends are white then I'll paint out the road name with the white, sometimes I'll dry brush the paint on for a "faded" look or for some bleed though look under the new markings.As per the real RR's do.
Did you mention you model the early 90's era? Should also remove the conspicuity stripes.
The Powder River & Chugwater is a far piece away from home!
Indeed it is!
Hey Eric how did you create your fictional railroad logo I'm tryna make one also my railroad is going to be Navajo & SouthWestern
My fictional SPSF logo was pretty easy since it existed back in the 1980s - I just had a friend of mine create the digital artwork for it, and then now I can use it for decals, t-shirts, and other things. If I were you, I would start out with a rough sketch then trying to digitize it on a computer by yourself or have someone else do it who is good at graphic arts.
@@emillerz what about your freelanced logo
@@southwestlimitedproduction9738 Ah, the SOT logo? I drew that in MS Paint and then I used a free website to convert it to a vector image, since I don't have Photoshop/Illustrator. Then I was able to send that logo to my decal supplier (pdc.ca/rr/custom_decals/) and also use it to make shirts, like on Redbubble.
@@emillerz thank you that helps a lot
Thanks for the video. I tried your method and had less success than you. Others might have better results. Those who try will learn whether their lettering is a decal or made by over painting a masked base coat. If so, my suggestion will not have the desired results. This is not foolproof, so if this is a first attempt select a train car you are willing to mess up and fix by repainting. You will need to work fast, do small sections and be by a sink slowly running the water. You will need a small brush for finer details and a Q-tip for larger paint letter/design removal. You will need some Easy Off Heavy Duty spray oven cleaner. Spray oven cleaner into small ceramic dish and add a few drops of water. Wet but do not dry the train car. Dip brush or Q-tip into the running water and then into the oven cleaner. Apply oven cleaner to the painted lettering you want to remove. Lightly brush or rub in small circle for THREE SECONDS then promptly rinse treated area completely under the running water rubbing the treated area with a soft cloth or your finger. Work Fast! Repeat if necessary. Do not allow oven cleaner to "soak" painted lettering because it can remove the body paint along with the lettering or even "craze" the plastic destroying molded details.
AN UPDATE: I came across a Model Power boxcar whose lettering proved stubborn to rub off after the Easy Off treatment. After several attempts, the Easy Off had "softened" the lettering enough to scrape off with moderately light pressure from a dull flatware knife.