Quest Big Betty Stickers, Part 2 & Finished

The large name sticker is tricky. It goes on centered at an angle. 

Do a few dry fits, don't pull off the backing until you've found the center placement and correct angle.

On the right - Notice the pen mark on the sticker and the pencil line to the side. These were my reference marks made before the backing was peeled off. There was another pen and pencil reference on the left side.

Set down and start the sticker in the centerline - imagine a straight line from the lower left corner of the "B" to the upper right side of the "y". Adhere the center line first, then smooth it out from that center line out to the top and bottom.

A ball point pen ink reference mark was used on the sticker, I couldn't see a pencil line on the slick plastic. The ink mark was removed later using a Mr. Clean Magic Sponge.

Here's the finished model.

This could be called the Quest version of the Estes Big Bertha.

The Big Bertha has four fins, the Big Betty has three.

No masking! The purple is a good color contrast to the overall yellow.

Quest Big Betty Stickers, Part 1

This is not a full build. Here's some tips on self-adhesive decals for the Quest Big Betty kit.

I had to check the sticker sheet under a bright light to find the pre-cut lines.

Two long stripes are pre-cut to fit both sides of three fins. 

You want the strips to be parallel to the outside edge of the fin.

Here I'm doing a dry fit to check the spacing before peeling off the backing.

The angled top starts just below the rounded leading edge.

It would be tough to get all the purple stripes straight nd evenly spaced. 

1/4" wide strips of masking tape were cut. The edge of the tape is even with the outside edge of the fins.

This picture shows a sticker already in place.

Check the next picture to see the placement.

TIP: Wash your hands before doing any peel and stick décor.

Don't touch the sticky side with your fingers if you can help it. You will leave fingerprints.

Leave the backing on the sticker as long as possible. I only peeled back enough to set down the leading edge. When you are sure it is straight you can remove the backing and continue placing the strip.

After it is in place, remove the masking tape.

The low end of the strip is long and overhangs the trailing edge.

I trimmed it off with a new razor blade using short circular sawing strokes. Go slow and don't cut into the paint or fin.