Gigatron
Sr Member
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The new decals are working out quite well. Having to trim so close on the white background decals is a little nerve-wracking as there's no margin for error.
But, Testors' decal paper takes very well to the raised detail of the Revell kit and reacts very well to decal set and solution. If I didn't know any better, I'd think the decals were an aftermarket set from an established company.
The only two problems I've come across are the decals that go by the main nose gear and my version of "Glamorous Glennis". The gear decals, even on the stock sheet, are fuzzy and lack definition. Since they aren't on the 1/18th scale sheet, I couldn't properly replicate them. The GG decal is just too small to properly trim from the backing paper (could probably be done with a set of precision micro-scissors). I had to spray the original sheet with the bonding agent and was able to use the stock decal (though it still started to deteriorate once I tried to move it into position).
I just have two more national insignia and one tail number to go. After they've dried, I'll tone down the sheen with some clear semi-gloss and it should be done :cool.
-Fred
The new decals are working out quite well. Having to trim so close on the white background decals is a little nerve-wracking as there's no margin for error.
But, Testors' decal paper takes very well to the raised detail of the Revell kit and reacts very well to decal set and solution. If I didn't know any better, I'd think the decals were an aftermarket set from an established company.
The only two problems I've come across are the decals that go by the main nose gear and my version of "Glamorous Glennis". The gear decals, even on the stock sheet, are fuzzy and lack definition. Since they aren't on the 1/18th scale sheet, I couldn't properly replicate them. The GG decal is just too small to properly trim from the backing paper (could probably be done with a set of precision micro-scissors). I had to spray the original sheet with the bonding agent and was able to use the stock decal (though it still started to deteriorate once I tried to move it into position).
I just have two more national insignia and one tail number to go. After they've dried, I'll tone down the sheen with some clear semi-gloss and it should be done :cool.
-Fred