Berkshire posted:What did I do on my layout today, hmmmm....
I don't know if this counts as a layout, but the past week I've been removing paint off of a lot of repainted trains I acquired a while back, and have discovered a neat little trick for doing so. So here's a tip for people removing just one layer of paint from repainted engines.If using a Dremel rotary tool, which is what I use, get a hefty supply of q-tips (About 10-20) and cut them in half with a pair of scissors, then insert the tips into the area for the attachment, and tighten. The friction of the Q-tip rubbing against the new paint will cause it to heat up and melt, sticking to the Q-tip. Once the Q-tip is covered, simply drop it out and replace it with another one. Works like magic, and is best for removing paint from lithiographed designs.
I recently acquired a set of PRR ALCO's that had some paint splatter on the shells (plastic, not tin). I found that Bug and Tar remover applied with Q-tips worked well. Didn't think of the Dremmel though.
