14. Underframe painted.
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For my era I will not be using the large red blocks [17] or the
large “Swift” lettering. These came into being in 1948, after
my modelling period. It is always handy to have a picture of
the prototype car to help with location of lettering and report-
ing marks. I wasn’t able to find one of the 2500 series reefers
but was able to locate one of a similar car. This, along with the
instructions from Sunshine, was good enough to help me posi-
tion the decals.
To apply the decals, I use distilled water in a jar and soak the
cut-out decal for 15 to 20 seconds so that the backing paper
is wet. You will know this when it goes a darker shade. I then
remove the decals and place them on my glass sheet at the
workbench. A foam cradle to hold the car is handy but not
essential. A piece of cloth will do; all you are doing is protecting
the car side opposite to the one you are going to decal first.
Leave the decal damp for a few minutes and then check to see
if it can be moved with a small brush. Pick up the decal and
