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Post by healey36 on Oct 28, 2024 1:45:52 GMT
Greenberg also states that planning for this engine was started in 1942 (Lionel internal memos) and was planned for offering in the immediate post-war period. Very interesting that they were already contemplating postwar product in 1942. This generally aligns with what I’d read or heard elsewhere.
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Post by oace on Oct 28, 2024 8:37:33 GMT
"with new decals (stickers) applied" : what you call a sticker is auto-adhesive ( autocollant in French), per opposition to waterslide ( décalcomanie in French) - am I right It was a long time ago, but yes, a self-adhesive “decal”, as opposed to one you soak in water and slide onto the model. I don’t like self-adhesive stickers for two reasons: (1) unlike a water-slide decal, a self-adhesive sticker doesn’t conform to surface detail like what can be achieved with a water-slide, the medium usually being thicker, and (2) I have found that the adhesive on a sticker eventually fails and the decal peels off the surface. I think both self-adhesive and water-slide types are available today. Ah, OK - Thanks healey36 for sharing your experience ! In the past, I used one time waterslide decals and remember that it was rather a difficult operation to achieve (notably if its a large one), and - several days after drying - when I sprayed a clear coat on that decal in order to fix and protect it, it crumbled and lifted in an irremediable way...  Now I see that sticker decals have their own issues too... Maybe even worse ?  OACE
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Post by healey36 on Oct 28, 2024 10:48:31 GMT
I use a setting solution (MicroSol/MicroSet) when applying water slide decals. It helps bond the decal to the surface, filling nooks and crevices while covering protruding details nicely. Once dry, I usually give it an overspray of clear lacquer/enamel (gloss/satin/matte, whatever is appropriate). I haven’t had any “lifting” issues for a very long time.
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Post by oace on Oct 28, 2024 18:16:20 GMT
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Post by oace on Nov 14, 2024 18:20:13 GMT
The train finally arrived today :  As is, not cleaned / tested yet... OACE |
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Post by af3020 on Nov 14, 2024 22:43:34 GMT
Looks good oace, looks real good.  |
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Post by healey36 on Nov 15, 2024 2:32:42 GMT
Yup, looks really terrific oace; a nice set for the collection!
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Post by oace on Nov 15, 2024 22:14:14 GMT
Thank you af3020 and healey36 ! I will have to test / check them. I'll post more pics and question when I will be at it ! Wait and see... OACE |
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... My experience was so poor and frustrating 