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Spliting Decals in half
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 11:45 AM
Put this on the Group build post (RC211V) which is ongoing. But thought I would stick it on here as well just in case. Smile [:)]

Looking for some advice on my decaling. Sprayed the fairings that I can (still waiting on the flourescent sprays to come through) and i should hopefully be decaling the front fairings shortly. Was wondering what you guys do when having to split a decal? I'm talking about the ones that sit across 2 different fairings. i.e the lower fairing and the side ones. I know of at least one on each side that sits across these 2 and I'm sure there is another on the rear seat cowl. This could also be applied to car builds, say a decal that sits across the bonnet and the front wing.

In order to take the fairings off in future these decals will have to be split. I'm sure you guys understand what I'm saying but just want to try and make it as clear as possible.

Before when I have had to do this I have layed the decal on and cut it after it has cured. Is this the best way or should I try and cut it before I apply? Or is there another method available. Want to try and get it looking as good as I can as all attempts I have made at this before have been a bit rubbish to be honest.

Any help much appreciated folks.
  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: Paarl, South Africa
Posted by SeaBee on Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:53 AM
This may or may not be the right way. What I tend to do, is to cut it before it settles, whilst still manoevarable. Just use a very sharp tool and hold both sides of the natural indentation. That way I don't get the (inevitable) mismatch of cutting a decal whilst still dry, having judged it with the paper inbetween. Also, you can just apply a dab of water and get the edges to settle nicely "into" the curve.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:57 AM
I am with SeaBee, place the decal than cut it with a VERY sharp knife and a steady hand.

After this is done apply your decal solvent as normal and the decal should snuggle down nicely into the gap.
  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Washington State
Posted by leemitcheltree on Thursday, January 27, 2005 5:12 AM
What I usually do is to paint the fairings, then make sure they're attached together securely with tape (on the inside) - then I apply the decal to the assembled unit - as it's drying, I cut it using the panel line as a guide. This ensures that the decals remain aligned.

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27, 2005 5:37 AM
Damn,

Have I missed out on this? I could have waited and built up one of these as part of the build:

http://tinyurl.com/5lx5q

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    March 2004
  • From: Paarl, South Africa
Posted by SeaBee on Thursday, January 27, 2005 7:40 AM
Mark, we're still going strong! Head over to the Group Build section and join! The more the merrier.

It's a very informal one, no deadlines, etc. We only started recently, anyways. Just a bunch of guys building the same model, mostly in various stages of development. Was started due to the obvious popularity of these kits.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27, 2005 8:17 AM
Cheers for that guys. Will give that a blast next week. just letting the piant dry for afew more days before I do anything with them.

Will try and post some pics to show you how I get on. Big Smile [:D]
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