Tricks for Awesome Looking Decals

Applying decals to model trains can really make them look fantastic. Get it right, and they look awesome, get it wrong, and you may end up with a silvery wrinkled mess. This video deals with some basic tricks in order to get consistent great-looking decals on your models. Whether you are weathering model trains, painting model trains, or applying them to any other type of model, you can use these tricks for applying waterslide transfers to your models. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/jcsriptrack/ https://twitter.com/jcsriptrack https://www.instagram.com/jcs_riptrack/ Yes! I do take commissions! I could even feature your model, railcar, or locomotive in an upcoming video! You can email me at [email protected] If you enjoyed this video, give it a "like" 👍, subscribe 🔔, comment 💬 below, and share it on your social media and model railroad forums. Products and Equipment Featured or Used in this Video: The following are affiliate links to Amazon. I receive a small commission if purchases are made through these: Tools for Applying Decals: Self-healing Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/2SYmVw0 Hobby Knife: https://amzn.to/2Mg8H74 Hobby Blades: https://amzn.to/2VZGE0f Micro-Set: https://amzn.to/2FGKllS Micro-Sol: https://amzn.to/2FGi8LH 3-Pack - Micro-Set, Micro-Sol, Decal Setting Solution: https://amzn.to/2FEFdyt Citadel/Games Workshop ‘Ardcoat: https://amzn.to/2DeYdSG Clear Gloss Spray: Testor’s Glosscote: https://amzn.to/2CqTGuz Tamiya X-24 Clear Yellow: https://amzn.to/2swPTHy Tamiya X-22 Clear: https://amzn.to/2W1GPIb Just because it’s in the Video: Microtrains N-Scale 70’ Husky Well Stack Car: https://amzn.to/2FGkI4l (This is a CSX version) Polar Lights 1/350-Scale Enterprise (with Aztec Decals): https://amzn.to/2FF2wbn Grex Genesis XGi3 Airbrush Starter Set https://amzn.to/2E6l1pg (Dual-action Gravity Feed airbrush, compressor, braided 6ft hose, and a getting started DVD) This is an updated version of the combo set that I started with. The advantage of this newer version is that if you wanted to swap out needle sizes, it can be done with upgrade kits, and it comes with different sizes of paint cups. It comes with a 0.3mm needle as standard. This also comes with the same compressor that you saw in the video. I’ve been very happy with my setup. It has done everything I’ve asked it to. Fittings on this airbrush and hose are ⅛” which are compatible with Iwata hoses. Grex Genesis XGi3 Airbrush alone: https://amzn.to/2P89mHz Equipment & Software: Sony SLT-A55 DSLR (Link is for the A68) - https://amzn.to/2x81GOv Zoom H4n Handy Recorder: https://amzn.to/2K3TdBY Boya BY-M1 Universal Lavalier Microphone - https://amzn.to/2Qml0QO Manfrotto 190X Pro Tripod - https://amzn.to/2Nz4vCu Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop CC 2018, Premiere Pro CC 2018, Audition CC 2018, After Effects CC 2018. Learn How to use them: https://amzn.to/2Nz4z5c Credits: Music: "Engine No. 9" by Les Hooper © 1981 Birch Island Music Press, Sole Selling Agent: C.L. Barnhouse Co., Oskaloosa, IA Used with Permission