**** DONE: 1/144 Boeing 314A - Seaplanes / Floatplanes of WWII

[parsifal]

I reckon. sheesh that is a nice paint application andy

 

[Wildcat]

Thanks alot guys!

 

[fubar57]

Yep, that is a great looking paint job and glad all the clear parts stayed put.

Geo

 

[T Bolt]

Very nicely done Andy.

 

[destrozas]

excellent paint job on that scale and more

 

[mikewint]

With all the rest a very nice paint job and rattle cans to boot. Well done

 

[Wildcat]

Thanks guys! I've had a busy week so will try to get some more done this weekend.

 

[parsifal]

must be the week for it Andy...me too. Tax time maybe

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work so far Andy!

 

[Lucky13]

 

[Wildcat]

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!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

What are you using to try and push the air out Andy?

 

[fubar57]

Just in case Andy...World?s Best Model Airplane Decals | Cutting Edge Decals | PYN-up Decals | Yellowhammer Decals » Other Treasures

Geo

 

[parsifal]

yes Geo, that might be the easiest and best way

 

[Crimea_River]

A small pinprick and application of setting solution usually works but not always.

 

[Wildcat]

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]

can you get some closer shots andy so we can get in and inspect the problem a little more closely?

 

[Wildcat]

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.

 

[mikewint]

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

 

[Gnomey]

Great work so far Andy!