(09-17-2013, 04:57 PM)LastBattlestar Wrote: Nice work there Doug and oh so familiar looking.
I'm holding off on mine because I'm terrified of the decals! Phil says to spray the area with gloss first, what did you do?
Mike
Yes, definitely hit it with gloss before putting the decals on. The decals will go on easier on a glossy surface. They'll be able to slide around easier so less likely to rip as you position them. They also adhere better on glossy surfaces and don't silver so much.
I also combat 'murphy's law' by buying a second set of decals. If you have it you won't need it. If you don't you will.
I spray the entire model with gloss coat before and after putting the decals on. I like the gloss surface for doing the washes. They tend to spread better and are easier to fix if needed. I use the Krylon "Crystal Clear" which is acrylic and non yellowing.
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Sometimes I build and think and sometimes I just build.
Sometimes I build and think and sometimes I just build.