Estes Xarconian Cruiser Build Part 25, Decals

These kit decals took one full minute of soaking before they started to release from the backing paper.
I let them sit for another minute on a paper towel before they slid easily enough from the backing.
The decals stuck well and the clear edges almost disappear after they dry.

TIP: When cutting out the decals, don't cut too close to the edge especially on those with the long thin tails. It'll be easier to position if the decal ends have more clear edge "body".
TIP: At the inside of the "V" decal, round off the inside point to prevent tearing.

I'd always felt these kit decals were too much, some of them too large.
This decal goes on the rear of the intake tubes.
Three arc bands were cut off to position the decal closer to the rear of the tube.

Here's how they ended up. In this case, less is more. 
Below is the instructions showing the suggested decal position. Those three extra bands weren't needed.








Another change -
I reversed the decal under the front of the body tube.
The arc on the decal is the same as the masked line. I thought it fit the flow of the curved mask better.