Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Custom Solar Explorer Build Part 21 Stick On Decals!

I hate stick on decals!
It would have been easier to scan and print out a set of water transfer decals, but I went with the stickers supplied with the kit.


These were very well laid out on the sheet.
All the images were in line with each other which cut down on the amount of straight cuts.

With stick-ons, I cut everything right at the printed edge.

While most of the images were squared off, the numbered 1 - 4 panels had rounded corners.

I went back and cut off the corners at a 45 degree angle. These leaves a very small amount of clear around the corner which won't be noticeable when it's in place on the model.
The decals were translucent.
You would have to set them on a bright white surface for them to look good at all!

These fin panel decals were pretty easy to place in the center.
I used my knife tip where I could, rather than get fingerprints on the underside.

Be careful when placing the number 2 panel decal.
Be sure you've got it facing right side up!

You'll find it easier to put some water on the area where the decal will go.
You won't be able slide the decal around on the wet surface, the water just makes it easier to move out any bubbles from under the surface.

These stick -ons are are just that - sticky!
Once they go down, they are there for good. You may not get a chance to lift and reposition them.

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