Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Estes USS Enterprise #1275, Part 51, Replacing Lifting Decals!

Before starting this build I ordered replacement decals from cmrproducts.com. You're probably asking: "Why didn't I use the new decals?" 
Some of the CMR decals were blistered, shown on the right. Not all of the decals, just some. I kept them just in case.

That chipped yellow circle was replaced. 
Before soaking, I cut it where it lays over the raised hull seam. This gave a much better fit.






One of the red arcs was lifted off the surface.
Both arcs were replaced.




Most of the larger decals were fine and holding. 
The skinny line decals weren't staying down.

On the left is the before, the red line is lifting while the other one broke off and is short.

On the right is the replacements.
I also painted the raised beacon dome silver.

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