parsifal
Colonel
I reckon. sheesh that is a nice paint application andy
**** DONE: 1/144 Boeing 314A - Seaplanes / Floatplanes of WWII
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Wildcat
Major
Thanks alot guys!
fubar57
General
Yep, that is a great looking paint job and glad all the clear parts stayed put.
Geo
Geo
T Bolt
Colonel
Very nicely done Andy.
mikewint
Captain
With all the rest a very nice paint job and rattle cans to boot. Well done
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Wildcat
Major
Thanks guys! I've had a busy week so will try to get some more done this weekend.
parsifal
Colonel
must be the week for it Andy...me too. Tax time maybe
Lovely work so far Andy!
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Wildcat
Major
Blah, disaster! I started to apply the decals today and look what happened!! The ones on the rear aren't too bad, but the large decal on the nose has bubbled up. I've pricked the bubbles with a sharp scalpel but when I try to force the air out, the decal just starts to rip. Suggestions!
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Vic Balshaw
Major General
What are you using to try and push the air out Andy?
fubar57
General
parsifal
Colonel
yes Geo, that might be the easiest and best way
Crimea_River
Marshal
A small pinprick and application of setting solution usually works but not always.
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Wildcat
Major
Yep I've tried the pin prick but used a gloss coat to hep set it, maybe this was a mistake? The decals are thickish, but I've never had these drama's before.
parsifal
Colonel
can you get some closer shots andy so we can get in and inspect the problem a little more closely?
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Wildcat
Major
well, I finally got all the decals on and what a disaster it has been! The decals were as thick as paper and the results speak for themselves. I've never had this problem before, therefore I blame the decals! 
Anyway my efforts have been wasted and I'm ever so slightly p*ssed. I'll get the other props on and post my completed model thread soon. 
Anyway my efforts have been wasted and I'm ever so slightly p*ssed. I'll get the other props on and post my completed model thread soon. Attachments
mikewint
Captain
Andy, somewhat the same problem I had with the Italerie decals which were also thick. I just kept hitting them with -sol every few hours for a day. I've learned to make very sure I have a smooth gloss finish under the decal.
From your pics they really don't look bad
From your pics they really don't look bad
Great work so far Andy!
