I'm looking into making custom decals for rolling stock, using blank decal paper and a laser printer.  Microscale and Champ do not list blank papers, but Walthers does.

Walthers 932-706821 is Dull finish blank decal paper.

Walthers 934-706822 is Gloss finish blank decal paper.

Has anyone used these?      Plus/Minus?          Is there a preference for using Dull finish or using Gloss finish?

Is there another brand that you recommend?  Other ideas or suggestions?

Thanks for the help.

Hi all-

I'm experimenting with some track weathering techniques and one of the things I'm experimenting with is with washes of enamel paints.  I have been using turpenoid OMS  to thin the paint, but I find that the paint is taking a LONG time to try between each application of the wash.

Does anyone have a suggestion for an alternative method of thinning enamels that speeds up the drying process?  I know it's going to be a longer time than an acrylic regardless, but anything that can cut the time down at all I would be interested to hear.

Hi

I apologize if this is a very common question answered often and elsewhere..

Starting from scratch, planning a dual mainline loop, walkin layout approx 15'x30' avail area with 30" radii, a big hidden helix to get to an upper level. Small yard and minimal switching. Planning to use 1/2" plywood subroadbed and laminated hardboard where necessary for clearance. Dont have a lot rolling stock or locos. The best of what I do have is 10 year old non-dcc proto2000 that I will convert to DCC.  

I have two computers with decoder pro - I used the laptop to add a new loco at the train board on the programing track.  I now want to export the loco roster and import to my desktop so i have two copies.  decoder pro has roster, export and roster, import option but for only one loco at a time.  I want to copy all the files to avoid the requirement for one at a time.  suggestions - thanks mark