John Mancuso's C-19 Narrow Gauge 2-8-0

ACL1504 · October 17, 2014, 07:23:36 PM

I let the clear laquer dry for an hour and removed the tape. I then let the loco and caboose dry for the next twenty four hours.

I cut the decals from the sheet and soaked them in room temp. water for about one minute. Just prior to removing the decal from the water, I used a soft bristle brush and applied a small amount of Champ Decal Set on the area to be decaled. Microscale Micro Set can also be used for the decal setting solution. I just happen to like the Champ Decal Set. Note: Champ is no longer available.

I applied the decal, let it set for about an hour and then applied the Champ Decal Set over the decal to let it really set. Here are the results.

Continued in a few.

halrey · October 17, 2014, 07:28:25 PM

Nice Tom!

ACL1504 · October 17, 2014, 07:30:41 PM

And here is the caboose with it's nice new herald for the Carrabasset & Dead River Ry.

I applied the caboose decal in the same manner as I did with the loco. However, this decal is applied over a vertical board by board sided area. When the decal set overnight, I used a #11 Xacto blade and carefully cut the decal along the vertical lines of the wood. I then applied more decal setting solution, twice to be exact, so the decal appears to be stenciled on the side.

Continued in a few.

ACL1504 · October 17, 2014, 07:31:27 PM

Quote from: halrey on October 17, 2014, 07:28:25 PM
Nice Tom!

Hal,

Thank you, much appreciated and thanks for following along.

Tom

ACL1504 · October 17, 2014, 07:48:55 PM

The decal sheet I received from John was in fantastic condition considering the age; however, it didn't have any numbers for the front of the smoke box or the number boards.

John wanted the loco decaled #101 but there were only two #1's on the sheet. So, easy peasy, we decided to decal the loco #102!

Back to the number boards. I went through my extensive decal supply and found numbers small and white enough to use on the number boards. The decals for the number boards came from a set of Champ Savannah & Atlanta Ry. decals. You can see them on the number boards below.

The number plate on the front of the smoke box is larger than the number boards so the white #'s didn't look correct here. I found a set of Champ Southern Ry. (Delux Gold) decals and used the SRR tender decals for the #102 for the front of the smoke box. See photo below for another angle of the number boards and smoke box.

I have a few more details for the loco John isn't counting on and these will be added prior to the weathering.

If you see in the pictures some dust or smudges on the loco and caboose they are from the decal process and handling. The loco will be cleaned prior to the weathering process so these "intruders" won't be glued to the loco and caboose when the weathering is applied.

Thanks for following and I hope the decaling process is of some help to those who hesitate to jump into the process.

Tom

gnatshop · October 17, 2014, 08:32:06 PM

Spericence is the best teacher!
This is good advice, comin' from someone who has probly screwed up more than I have built!!

cuse · October 17, 2014, 09:27:53 PM

Fantastic Tom! and Thanks again to King Frary for being so generous and prompt with the decals. The quality of the people in this hobby never ceases to amaze me.

John

ACL1504 · October 18, 2014, 07:55:46 AM

Quote from: gnatshop on October 17, 2014, 08:32:06 PM
Spericence is the best teacher!
This is good advice, comin' from someone who has probly screwed up more than I have built!!

Gman,

Thanks for stopping by, much appreciated. I have messed up my share of decaling and painting in the past. With a brass model you can strip it and start over, with one like this it a "first time or nothing" process.

Tom

ACL1504 · October 18, 2014, 07:57:38 AM

Quote from: Cuse on October 17, 2014, 09:27:53 PM
Fantastic Tom! and Thanks again to King Frary for being so generous and prompt with the decals. The quality of the people in this hobby never ceases to amaze me.

John

John,

You are welcome and thanks for the confidence in letting me detail this little beauty.

There are indeed some fantastic people and modelers in our hobby!

Tom

gnatshop · October 23, 2014, 11:02:24 PM

John, based on Tom's recent comment - "I have a few more details for the loco John isn't counting on and these will be added prior to the weathering", I would check on what color he is paintin' his house!!

More BS - I just like to gig you Floridy boys - wish I had met all of you before I left down there!!

cuse · October 24, 2014, 06:41:14 AM

I'm excited for the surprise...I'm hoping for a cone-shaped container of clam strips

ReadingBob · October 24, 2014, 08:44:35 AM

I can't wait to see that thing chugging around your layout John. It's going to look great!

gnatshop · October 27, 2014, 11:15:54 PM

Enough about Cuse's C-19, you're s'posed to have your camery out takin' pitures
of L'il Tommy paintin' his house!!

ACL1504 · October 28, 2014, 07:14:16 AM

I'll have an update on the C-19 this weekend.

Tom

Erieman · October 28, 2014, 03:17:55 PM

Let's try this again. I wrote a comment and forgot to hit post. I must be getting old. Tom, Beautiful work on John's engine. Makes me want to dig out an engine and send it to you, but you have much too much on your plate. How about some more layout pictures? Can't wait to see the engine on john's layout.

Frank / Erieman