Yep, tried that. Ended up with future coated decals that resist laying down even more. I have not gone for a "realistic" Stuka, the shape is wrong to begin with. It is designed to fly under rubberband power, not to be an accurate model. I added the cockpit details and carved the wheel pants more for personal entertainment than an effort to "superdetail". That being said, it is with heavy heart that I have decided to use clear tape to keep the decals down. There are still the flaps to add and then I will call it done. This one is a "learner" and when I do another, (and there will be another!) I will know a few things I didn't on this one.