Quest Cobalt Build Part 7 Step 13-15 Paint and Decals

After the Cobalt was painted an overall white, two opposite fins were masked off.

The top fin has been masked at the root edges with Scotch tape and covered with copy paper.
The bottom fin has been masked at the root edges but the paper covering is yet to be taped on.

Blue spray paint followed.

I cut the edges of the stickers right to the color line. This doesn't leave any clear border areas around the stick on decals.

When applying the stickers, set them down using the blade of your hobby knife.
Your fingerprints might show up through the clear areas if you handle them.

With stick ons, I rub a big bead of water on the rocket surface. Set the sticker right down on the water. You'll be able to reposition the decal if water is used.
If you apply one of these stickers dry, you won't be able to lift it without pulling up paint!

With a drop of water under the sticker you can also press out any air bubbles after the sticker is in the correct, straight position.

Thick, stick on decals don't fit over a curved surface.
Look along the top edge and you can see the wrinkled surface.

Even positioning this decal low, away from the curved nose end didn't help much.