They're not perfect but they aren't all that bad. I have used LOTS of Tamiya decals and most are thick. These weren't the usual thick ones but not thin like Draw or 26 decals. They were definitely solid in color as I have no "show through". I was surprised at how well they conformed to the curves of the wing, not perfect but good enough to work with.
Why does Tamiya have you put on 2 roundels, one white and one colored? The white bottom one is 18 mm and the colored one on top is 18 mm. I thought maybe it created a thin white outer ring but both roundels are exactly the same diameter? Is it for bleed through of some sort?
Correct. The white was originally used to prevent the paint from showing through the upper decal. Personally I have never used the white ones and never saw the paint below the coloured decal. I wish I could find my white ones as I need them for backing Soviet stars on a P-47
If you need some I will not use the last 4 anyways. Two are 18 mm diameter and the other two are 28 mm diameter. You are welcome to them as I will just toss them.
I'll get back to you John. I'm building this one and the stars look the same size. Not sure if the stars were carried on top of the wings, left wing only and was there one under the left wing
Thanks Ralph but they ain't perfect, passable and paint would be better but I have a ton of 109s that need attention and this Tamiya build is getting old. Like me!
I threw one of these in the circular file a few years ago. I refuse to finish this POS and will never attempt this gawdawfull kit again, it's cursed me twice!