Well, RebelAlpha refunded the money for the decals and I bought a sheet of national insignia from him. Didn't ask for money back, but that is how he is. Nice guy. Got another Techmod sheet from a guy in UK/Poland - didn't notice it was the same sheet. It arrived the other day. applying the insignia on the fuselage using warm, distilled water. Still had a tear. So, I don't know. I think that the backing softens before the decal is fully wet and if it curls (which it does) and you straighten it out, it pulls the decal apart. It was salvageable. The second one wasn't.
Oh, the other day, I was carrying a gallon jug of disteilled water to the basement. I have arthritis in my hands and I bumped the door frame and dropped the jug. Bump, bump, bump,bump,bump,bump,bump,bump,bump,bump,bump,bump, SPLOOSH. A gallon is a lot of water to wipe up.
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To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Lyle, next time use a pack mule to carry water to thd basement. LOLOLOL!
Ugh... water clean up is never fun unless you have a wet dry vac.
Ugh... water clean up is never fun unless you have a wet dry vac.
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Re: Hobbyboss 1/48 FM-2 Wildcat
Yep. A lot of paper towels were used!
I guess those newer decals are enough thinner as well, such that they are way more fragile. Finally got them on the sides of the craft.
I guess those newer decals are enough thinner as well, such that they are way more fragile. Finally got them on the sides of the craft.
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I have had issues with Techmod decals and don't use them any more. Kind of like Propagteam that used to come with Roden kits, I think.
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I had one set of Techmod decals. Its for my Hellcat. Its in this years to do pile so we'll see how that goes
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Ouch!LyleW wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:04 am Oh, the other day, I was carrying a gallon jugof disteilled water to the basement. I have arthritis in my hands and I bumped the door frame and dropped the jug. Bump, bump, bump,bump,bump,bump,bump,bump,bump,bump,bump,bump, SPLOOSH. A gallon is a lot of water to wipe up.
So, and this is just me throwing out wild, radical and hair-brained ideas here Lyle, but why not try a smaller jug next time?
I mean, how many decals where you planning on doing anyway? 
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Oh, and the Wildcat is coming along very nicely!
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Thanks, it has been somewhat of a challenge. Me, not the kit. The canopy was buggered up just enough, so I’ve ordered replacements. Other than that it is done.
As for the water, it only is available in gallon jugs. Oh well, at least the floor is clean in that area.
As for the water, it only is available in gallon jugs. Oh well, at least the floor is clean in that area.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..