All the position reference tape strips are in place.
I'd recommend cutting these decal close to the black ink, especially around the outside arc.
I cut the disk into smaller "arc" pieces and applied all the outer ring pieces first. The center circle is placed last.
I always wet the surface where the decal will be placed.
TIP: Be careful not to get the water over the edge of the cardstock. It can be absorbed into the sides and swell up the fibers.
I did my best to lightly press and absorb any moisture into a paper towel. After a few hours the raised area did shrink down some, you can still see it - almost!
Hi Chris!:
ReplyDeleteI wonder if a light clear coat over the disc might help seal the edges of the cardstock disc to help prevent water from damaging it? A gloss clear coat might also help the decal to snuggle down and you can slide it around easier on a slick surface.. I know during my plastic model building days that decals are a lot more friendly on a gloss surface.
Sincerely,
J.W.
Hi J.W.,
DeleteWell, I thought the cardstock edges would be sealed after the white paint coats. Water always seems to find it's way in. I can imagine this happening to other builders.
After too many bad experiences, I rarely use clear coats. That might have helped in this instance. Acrylic Clear coats get sticky on a hot, humid Florida launch day.