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decals & open doors/access panels

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  • Member since
    June 2004
decals & open doors/access panels
Posted by rgamba on Monday, August 14, 2006 8:59 AM

I am just starting a 1/72 Tamiya spit (BofB) and would like to model it with some open access panels.  Can anyone advise what the best method is when the situation calls for the decal to be placed over the access panel which you intend to leave open.  Is it best to wait for the decal to dry before cutting or should this done beforehand.

Thanks in advnace for any suggestions

Robert

  • Member since
    December 2002
Posted by tyamada on Monday, August 14, 2006 10:28 AM
I would let the decals dry before cutting them.  Use a brand new #11 Xacto blade.
  • Member since
    May 2006
Posted by MortarMagnet on Monday, August 14, 2006 11:03 AM
 tyamada wrote:
I would let the decals dry before cutting them.  Use a brand new #11 Xacto blade.


Yes.  I do everything I would normally do to set the decal, then cut.  Even a very slightly used blade is risky.
Brian
  • Member since
    June 2004
Posted by rgamba on Monday, August 14, 2006 4:28 PM

I had a feeling that I should wait until dry to perform the surgery but was looking for some confimation - thank you both for your replies. 

Cheers

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