Monday, June 28, 2021

Quest Gamma Ray Build, Stickers

This won't be a full build, this kit is a standard style 3F/NC model.
It does have some slick reflective stickers that look great over the red paint.

On the left is a "dry fit" to check the spacing when set into the outside edges of the fin. This gives me an idea of how much spacing is needed from each edge of the fin.
On the right side picture - The sticker is peeled off and dipped in water. Set the wet sticker on the fin. The wet backside of the sticker allows lifting and repositioning if needed. 
Roll out any remaining water from the center going out. Dry off with a paper towel.


Body wraps are always tricky - hoping the horizontal lines match when the ends meet after it rolling around the tube.
Do some dry fits before peeling off the back. It didn't look like it was wide enough to meet up, but the fit was fine and the seam joint is almost invisible after burnishing.
I like to set name decals so it reads "going up".

Notice only the centerline area of the sticker is set on the body, the outside edge are lifted for now. 
Sticking down just the centerline allows you to lift the sticker to straighten it out before pressing the sides in place. Again, use a dip of water.
Sight down from the rear, then from the top. After you are sure the line is straight, press down from the centerline out to the sides.

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