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Csx, ex conrail, Nyc decals?
« on: December 06, 2013, 07:48:11 AM »
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I have a large number of conrail cars I need to put nyc reporting marks on and I would have to buy tons of letter sheets for just a couple letters each. Is there anything out there, I can't find anything.

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Re: Csx, ex conrail, Nyc decals?
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2013, 11:03:22 AM »
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     Not sure how many you need, but this could be done with either a laser or inkjet printer.  Use white decal paper made for the printer you will be using.
Using a spreadsheet program like Excel, change the background color to black, and the character color to white.  You'll have to find the proper font and font size, but then you can print, copy and past as many as you wish.  I make loco number boards using this method.  For reference, on an Atlas loco I use font size 4, which has to be manually entered.  The local Staples near me will print a full sheet using their laser printer for me and it's like 29 cents.  I've heard some stores will, and some won't.  Before applying, I brush the decal with Microsale's liquid decal film, let dry and then apply.  Other than that, Microscale's set 60-1046 for CR box cars has both PRR and NYC on it.  You would need to paint the black background, and there are enough to do 2 cars per full sheet.

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Re: Csx, ex conrail, Nyc decals?
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2013, 12:14:57 PM »
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The one revised Microscale sheet has some.
I think it's 60-1061, but would have to look.
As I never plan to use them, PM me your address, and I'll cut mine out of the sheet and mail them to you.
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Re: Csx, ex conrail, Nyc decals?
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2013, 04:03:00 PM »
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MS 60-1046 has some NYC markings on it.  Thanks.

Jeff
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Re: Csx, ex conrail, Nyc decals?
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2013, 07:07:24 PM »
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As a reminder from previous posts, I would recommend that you cover the CR marks with a black decal patch instead of using paint.  It will give you a better surface for the NYC lettering and look more realistic.  I swear by the decal patching method, especially when working with small areas.