Monday, March 4, 2013

Plasma Probe Decal Fix


The Plasma Probe decals were a little thin.
A crease in the orange area cracked off a sliver of color and the white base coat showed through.
I have a second Plasma Probe kit, this second model won't get the Estes logo or nameplate.




Look closely at the orange area of the "A" in the word Plasma.
The black border line was removed and a piece of the orange decal cut off.

When putting a decal this small in water for soaking, hold onto it with tweezers.

To the left is the small orange piece sitting on the surface floating on a drop of water.

The inset picture shows the orange piece in position.

Save the old decal scraps - they'll come in handy sooner or later!

3 comments:

  1. Thanks for the heads up,,,,,should I coat the decals with something before trying to soak them?........

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  2. Hi metalhead 100 hail,
    You shouldn't have to coat any kit decals before soaking and transferring.
    You do have to coat decals made on your home printer though.

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  3. Thanks Chris ....about to build this one soon....kit in hand.....

    James

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