steps. As the decals were applied I used Microscale Micro-Set.
After the decals dried I used Microscale Micro-Sol to give the
decals a painted-on look.
I brushed the roof to remove the dust that accumulated over
the years, then blew off the loosened dust with a compressed
air can. The caboose had been handled a lot, so it needed
cleaning before weathering. I used window cleaner and a rag.
Next I airbrushed the caboose with a very thin wash of light
gray. This alone makes the car look older and the paint faded. I
followed this by airbrushing a dirt color on the lower portion of
the caboose, making sure to fade it out as I moved toward the
roof [53].
49. End rails and grab irons painted white. I placed tape
over the EOT lens during the weathering stage.
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Extended-vision caboose - 20
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