Taking The Shine Off Your Model Trains

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October 15, 2005

Shiny surfaces can spoil the realism of any model train set layout. Shiny surfaces can make model buildings and model trains look fake as though they have just come off a shop shelf.

A simple way to remove that shine is to overspray the structure or rolling stock with Dullcote (Testors #1260 clear flat lacquer overcoat). Dullcote is available at most model train hobby stores and comes in a small spray can like many other model car colors.