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Fading paint and lettering

Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.

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Fading paint and lettering

  by CSX ENG
 
What's your method of fading paint and lettering on Walther's freight cars?

  by Chuck Walsh
 
Try this link. www.mrhobby.com The procedure is reversible. Does not work well on black colors. Scroll down to "fading freight cars".

  by bentnosewillie
 
That technique works well - I generally apply the alcohol with my airbrush for a more subtle effect. If I want to fade the lettering only, I airbrush a thin wash of the carbody colour over the whole car.
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