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36: Several decal sets are available for MP's short
bay window caboose. Microscale Decals MC-4091
Missouri Pacific Cabooses (1979-1980), and Oddballs
Decals 87-840 MP Caboose (1977+) are some.
Oddballs Decals white stripe isn't long enough to span
the chassis, and I don’t like trying to match up ends.
I always use the decal softener to help the decals
adhere to the model.
I had to spray the Microscale decals with Testors
Dullcote to prevent them from exploding when I dipped
them into warm water. This made them just a bit thicker.
After the decals were applied, they needed to be sealed.
When spraying with Dullcote, you must mask off the
windows or you will have cloudy frosted windows.
Cutting the tiny bits of masking tape is a tedious process.
After the Dullcote dries, remove the tape from the
windows. Be sure there is an even coat on the model,
as too much spraying will result in unsightly puddles of
yellow Dullcote.
"Shorty" Caboose - 14
37
37: Use 3x5 card stock to mask off the roof for
painting. The cards give nice straight edges. The last
step is the roof details. I only add the main smokestack
for the stove and the firecracker radio antenna. This
model is not meant to be 101% prototypical, it is just
meant to look good. You may wish to add all the other
details as you build this caboose.
38
38: Finish up the project with an airbrushed coat of
flat white for the roof. The finished model ready to roll
those thousands of miles on your layout!
MRH-Jun 2013
