Yes, because I plan to let the solder simulate the stainless. But I did lay in a can of Alclad II, so plastic is a remote possibility. I have more uniform strips of brass ready for attempt #2.
Thanks for the interest. My friends at MTJ have not even noticed.
My next question - I was always a Scalecoat fan, but my, how things have changed. For Milwaukee, I need suggestions on a good brand for both the maroon and orange. I want them to "pop" - not like the K-Line cars. Had K-Line not elected for a brownish maroon, I would have a string, including the Skytop.