Friday, March 4, 2022

ASP Ram B Build, Part 14, Fin Leading Edge Trim


The leading edge trim is cut using one of the templates.

Lay the strip down the middle of the leading edge by sighting down from the rear. Get both sides as even as you can.








Initially, the black trim strips look very good.






But, after an hour -
The vinyl strips started to lift and couldn't be used.

I could mask and spray the black leading edges but it's a lot of work!
I'll pull the fin vinyl and call it done. This model is very colorful and doesn't really need the fin trim -  Unless you are a real scale guy.

2 comments:

  1. Black spray painted decal paper might be perfect for this situation.
    Trim to the correct width and length and apply.

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    1. Hi BAR,
      That did cross my mind, but I had spent too much time on the vinyl trim already and wanted to call it done. A printed black decal strip might work better, it's thinner than a coat of spray paint on decal paper. A decal would roll easier over the leading edge.

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