Nicely done so far!
**** DONE: GB-57 1/48 Bf 109G-6/AS, Finland - WW2 Foreign Service
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Crimea_River
Marshal
This is no reason to withdraw from the GB. Hopefully Eduard will step up as it seems to be a decal issue.
Donivanp
Captain
Are those the new ones with the upper film to be removed? Like on the Zero kit.
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Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
I do have that G-10. Could, as stated, substitute it? Probably the same molds, so I may just try that 'blind fold' build challange!! But I suspect Eduard will respond in a timely manner, either verifying it is correct or send a new set of correct decals. Afterall there are weeks left....
Crimea_River
Marshal
Why not enter both? Nothing says you are limited to one.
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Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
Absolutely correct. I may just start right after I apply the decals that are the right ones to the G-6. Leaving the top coat for the decal corrections. But I'll leave the bilndfold idea for a third try, whenever that is!
Why not soak the applied swastica off and move back it onto the decal paper? Then clean the surface by washing up. And then using a masking tape for making of the discks for applying of the white coat. And finaly, re-applying of the decal markings.
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Great idea old friend and the perfect solution but it would require quite a lot of skill, patience and luck to pull all that off. I've a feeling Ralph would rather wait on Eduard coming through with clarification on the decals or new decals.
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Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
Well the good news is that Eduard's has proven to be a responsive company as antisipated. To wit, received this at 3:22 CST:
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| Petra Šolcová (Eduard Support) Mar 10, 2023, 10:22 GMT+1 Hello Ralph, I will check with the decal dept. Seems the decal is missing the white underlayer. Please, let me know your address, as soon as I have the resolution from the decal dept. Apologies for the trouble caused. Have a nice day, thank you for your patience Petra Solcova Eduard M.A. customer support |
Donivanp
Captain
Expected nothing less from them. They have a very good reputation for taking care of their customers.
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Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
I suppose a good soaking, or two, of 'MARK FIT Strong' will allow me to remove the two decals that I did apply, and not destroy any of the work already done? I have coated with Tamiya clear to apply the decals. Or is there a simpler way?
Totalize
Tech Sergeant
Nice Build Ralph hopefully you can get this decal conundrum sorted.
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- #74
Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
And, not too surprised, but pleased:
Petra Šolcová
- 2 minutes ago
Thank you Ralph, the shipment will leave to your address within 10 days.
Have a nice day and enjoy your builds.
Petra Solcova
Eduard M.A. customer support
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- #75
Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
No indication on whats coming, but it would be great if a new kit arrives!! But I suspect a flat package with a new decal sheet. I need to now do as Don does, that's get an overtree kit.
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Crimea_River
Marshal
Great service from Eduard. I suspect you are getting a new sheet. Another thing you could do is to leave the decals on, mask and paint a white disc over them and then apply the broken swastika alternates over that. The downside is that this may get a bit thick.
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Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
I did apply the Mark Fit and it loosened the top layer of the decal, a clear sheet. However, the colors remain. They did not seem to want to desolve with anything that I wanted to put on the clear coat. I suspect the replacement decals will have the proper white backing so these should apply over any color issues left over. If I'm careful I should be able to overlay and not have any of the old one showing? The color left seems really thin and has melded into the opanel lines so should be no problem. We shall see.
Donivanp
Captain
That's the peel of top layer that's supposed to keep them from breaking up. That was what I wondered if it had! Ok, now to SAND BLASTING them off! Oh sorry, I'm supposed to be helping.
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- #79
Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
And so the wait begins (for the arrival of the replacement decals). All shiny and no place to go. It will give me some time to try and 'improve' the fuselage 'blotching'. I've seen builds with this and it's not obvious it was achieved with an airbrush, but maybe, a very skilled one. I'll work on them.
Donivanp
Captain
Looks pretty good, I know you can get there
