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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
MRH-Jun 2013
