Scale Modeling Tools-Decaling Pt II
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Real aircraft have their markings applied three different ways, masked and painted, stenciled or vinyl decals. I have two such decals mounted to a backing boards and hanging in the stairwell leading into my Man Space. In this segment I’ll share with you how I remove decals from the backing paper. It isn’t rocket science but there are a few tricks that can save you some frustration.
Each step of applying decals is important, including the proper removal and trimming of the decal prior to slipping into water. The more carrier material you can remove the less likely you are to have silvering issues with your decals. Not to mention a more realistic model as well. I hope you find this installment worthwhile, in the next one the decals take a dip.
Here is a link to another video that I found on YouTube. A progressive build of a 1:32 F-15E Strike Eagle. There is a short segment about a Japanese Hobby Trade Show but at about the six and a half minute mark you get to see the gentleman applying decals, including trimming them after they have been applied to the model! A technique that requires practice and skill.
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