Melbourne Model Expo (2009) (3 Viewers)

[Heinz]

Great shot Wayne

 

[Gnomey]

Nice one!

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks Dan!!

Nice model!

 

[Airframes]

Nicely done Fortress Mk1.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Beautiful!!! I don't beleive I've ever seen a kit in that model before.

 

[Wayne Little]

Moving along...

 

[109ROAMING]

Sweet!

 

[Lucky13]

Not one to complain, but you can still see the decalfilm on the Bv 138.... Great looking models! Love the Ford Trimotor!

 

[Matt308]

Those corrugated wing panels look like they have given the decal application fits.

 

[Wayne Little]

Not one to complain, but you can still see the decalfilm on the Bv 138.... Great looking models! Love the Ford Trimotor!

Bear in mind that some of the entrants are still in the early stages of modelling...silvering on decals can certainly be a sign of this, along with other telltale issues that standout....

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Lovely shots and builds. So how does one get rid of decal edges showing?

 

[Crimea_River]

Cut them off carefeully with an x-acto knife. But applying them over a gloss clear coat like Future first and then applying an overall spray of dull coat will usually hide them.

 

[Airframes]

Vic, first, apply the decals to a gloss surface, preferably using a decal solution, such as Micro Sol and / or Set. If there are signs of 'silvering' when set, then prick the decal with a pin, and apply more solution with a brush. If there are still edges showing, they may need painting-in. Sometimes, some decals never seem to be free of all silvering, fortunately fairly rare these days. On the Corsair above, I think perhaps the decals were applied direct to a matt-painted surface.

 

[Gnomey]

Nice model!

 

[Crimea_River]

Well said Terry. I was a little brief in my response.

 

[Wayne Little]

Next up! couple of Glider types...

 

[Airframes]

Very nicely done. I was expecting a Horsa or something, so a bit of a pleasant surprise!

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done!

 

[Wayne Little]

Mig 15 ....

 

[Matt308]

A nice junior entry.