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Spada Wood Decals
SuccorPhysh
Joined: June 24, 2007
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Posted: Monday, December 15, 2008 - 06:14 AM UTC
Cany anyone provide some insight into the use of the Spada wood decals for things like the Albatross fuselage? I was thinking of getting some. Worth the effort or not?
thegirl
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Monday, December 15, 2008 - 06:19 AM UTC
Yes they are worth it . Give them a try , just remember that each wood panel needs to be cut and the grain facing the same direction . Prime the surface first with testors wood . 
guitarlute101
Joined: December 18, 2006
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Posted: Monday, December 15, 2008 - 06:46 AM UTC
Hi Mike,
I've used the Spada decals on a few builds. The outer hull of my Grigorovich is Spada decals.
They are quick and easy to use, a nice alternative to oil paints. They have several grain types and scales available. Go here to see them:
http://misterkitusa.com/48798b6c-c139-4b25-a981-002356590616-9.html
Mark
I've used the Spada decals on a few builds. The outer hull of my Grigorovich is Spada decals.
They are quick and easy to use, a nice alternative to oil paints. They have several grain types and scales available. Go here to see them:
http://misterkitusa.com/48798b6c-c139-4b25-a981-002356590616-9.html
Mark
SuccorPhysh
Joined: June 24, 2007
KitMaker: 82 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 15, 2008 - 08:16 AM UTC
Thanks for the replies. The results look great. Now, I will have to see if I can carry them off.
SuccorPhysh
Joined: June 24, 2007
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Posted: Monday, December 15, 2008 - 09:39 AM UTC
Just a note, I spoke with Mike at Misterkit and he could not have been more helpful and informative. Looking forward to getting the decals.
SuccorPhysh
Joined: June 24, 2007
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 06:16 AM UTC
As a 2009 new year's resolution, I have promised to finish more kits and to try to post some of the results on this site. Since I just got my new sheet of wood decals from Misterkit, I plan to post the results of using them.
Does anyone have any tips for the new user of these decals. I am already planning putting down a wood tan base coat and sealing it with Future before applying the decals. Anything else I should watch out for?
Of course, the learning curve is always the highest the first time you do something, so maybe I will be able to educate others through my own experience.
wish me luck and Happy Holidays!
Does anyone have any tips for the new user of these decals. I am already planning putting down a wood tan base coat and sealing it with Future before applying the decals. Anything else I should watch out for?
Of course, the learning curve is always the highest the first time you do something, so maybe I will be able to educate others through my own experience.
wish me luck and Happy Holidays!
guitarlute101
Joined: December 18, 2006
KitMaker: 1,121 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 06:47 AM UTC
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As a 2009 new year's resolution, I have promised to finish more kits and to try to post some of the results on this site. Since I just got my new sheet of wood decals from Misterkit, I plan to post the results of using them.
Does anyone have any tips for the new user of these decals. I am already planning putting down a wood tan base coat and sealing it with Future before applying the decals. Anything else I should watch out for?
Of course, the learning curve is always the highest the first time you do something, so maybe I will be able to educate others through my own experience.
wish me luck and Happy Holidays!
Mike,
I brush some Future on the part to be decaled just as you have done, and then let it dry. Before I put the decals down I brush on some Micro-Sol. After the decal is in place I put on a little more Micro-Sol on top of it then set it aside for about 15 to 20 min. while the decal conforms to shape. You'll probably notice the decal will have darkened a little after it dries. Then I put one more coat of Future on top of it.
Mark
SuccorPhysh
Joined: June 24, 2007
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 03:32 PM UTC
Thanks for the tip. Do you cutout individual panels or use one long piece to cover the fuselage?
guitarlute101
Joined: December 18, 2006
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 03:34 PM UTC
Individual panels look best to me.
Mark
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