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109 Decals.......................I give up! July 1 2009 at 10:37 PM		(Login andrewOZ) HyperScale Forums from IP address 121.214.107.102


Well, I have now totally hit the wall. I tried the clear gloss coat method on the decal sheet (couldn't get any liquid decal film). I left approx' 8 hrs between the two coats and allowed 24 hrs to dry. Used warm (not hot) water after cutting out each decal individually. Thought I'd try a small cowling decal first. Worked perfectly?. Then I watched in a state of both amazement and total rage as it literally "cracked up" on the model while it dried! After calming myself down, tried one of the German insignia on the starboard fuselage. Before I could apply the decal it broke while soaking! Not to be outdone, I then attempted a "bit by bit" application. "IMPOSSIBLE"! Now I am getting just a little P%#$@@!D off! They look a bit too big as well? (scale?) THAT'S IT! I've had enough. My Messerschmitt is being destroyed by a simple modeling task that in the past, was never a problem for me. It used to be the stage I looked forward to most! It's now becoming the most feared! I have to admit now, those Trumpeter model kits are looking all the more inviting! Here are the remains of that fuselage insignia. Thank god I got it off without destroying the underlying paint! Don't know now if I will ever finish the 109 now, have to find some replacement decals? Maybe a bottle of whiskey will help. Andrew

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Hi Andrew.. - Pete Mortlock on Jul 2, 2009, 2:27 AM

Hi Peter........................................ - andrew klepac on Jul 2, 2009, 2:51 AM

Have you tried contacting Airfix?.. - Woz on Jul 2, 2009, 4:00 AM

G'day Woz......................................... - andrew klepac on Jul 2, 2009, 5:22 AM

Hi Andrew! - Pete Mortlock on Jul 2, 2009, 8:15 AM

hi andrew... if it helps... - Jeroen Veen on Jul 2, 2009, 8:51 AM

Thanks for the generous offer Jeroen............................ - andrew klepac on Jul 2, 2009, 7:48 PM

Yep... I noticed that too... glad Tuck came t the rescue, he's... - Jeroen Veen on Jul 3, 2009, 12:41 AM

If this is the 1:24th kit, I have the kit declals plus an aftermarket set.... - Tuck on Jul 2, 2009, 12:38 PM

TUCK , you are a lifesaver !!!........................................... - andrew klepac on Jul 2, 2009, 7:45 PM

I regret seeing this - William De Coster on Jul 2, 2009, 4:59 PM

G'Day William............................................. - andrew klepac on Jul 2, 2009, 7:52 PM

Not a good way to return to the hobby BUT..... - Allan Buttrick on Jul 2, 2009, 5:15 PM

I totally agree Alan................................... - andrew klepac on Jul 2, 2009, 7:59 PM

Nahhhh... don't let it get you down.... - Anonymous on Jul 3, 2009, 10:38 AM

BTW.... forced to ask..... could this..... - Anonymous on Jul 3, 2009, 10:41 AM

You could be right........................... - andrew klepac on Jul 3, 2009, 8:51 PM

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