“The whole process was pretty simple,” Rob said, “and I would
recommend it over trying to airbrush latex or craft paints, which
aren't usually designed for airbrush use. There are so many
spray paint colors available I'm sure you could find one that's
acceptable. Control isn't too bad, as I get minimal overspray. I
use only a little tape, or scrap cardboard and paper to hold in
place for masking things like ground throws, and plywood or
hardboard scraps to protect the backdrop. One advantage of the
Rustoleum camouflage paint is the spray nozzle is designed for
use at any angle, so just about any way you need to orient the
can it will still spray.”
DJ suggests dusting with black powdered tempera paint for that
grimy yard look.
Painting track & ballast –
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– MRH
TIPS
Read the fine print
Having been getting older lately and I’m finding that the
small writing on decal sheets is getting fuzzier, despite the
use of glasses. My best way to read the small lettering is to
get the decal sheet and blow it up.
If you have a printer with a photocopy option, it is fairly
simple to enlarge the section you are having trouble with, to
