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hi. here are a few pics of my efforts applying the carbon decals and some of the build as it progresses. i had a post in general discussion but think it would be more appropriate in here. hope you like!!  If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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here are the lower suspension arms with graphics applied before "toning down" scottww86 attached the following image(s): If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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here are the pics after id sprayed the suspension parts. i think i over did the smoke a bit  but it looks better than the camera actually shows. scottww86 attached the following image(s): If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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here are some of the rear wing parts. i applied the decal over the textured surface and quite like the effect. need spraying next! scottww86 attached the following image(s): If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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Any tips on what ta use and how to do this mate cause I gotta do it it looks proper quilty CURRENT BUILDS
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hi mate. the decal ive used here is "scale motorsport 1/12 carbon fibre plain weave black on pewter" (right mouthful!  ). i now know there are better decals available by studio27. these are the decals warthogs using in his build and i think they much look better! (yes warty, im mentioning your build again!!  ). you also need a decal softener. i use revell decal soft. this helps mould the decal to the contours of the parts. the decals are applied using the same process that was used to apply the small letters to the front wing. this was my first attempt at using them but after hearing about it i had to do it! lol. If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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Where can u get that from and how hard/easy is it to do CURRENT BUILDS
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S2ksean wrote:Where can u get that from and how hard/easy is it to do the studio27 decals can be ordered from www.grandprixmodels.com or www.hiroboy.comand the decal softener from any model shop. its pretty tricky just takes lots of patience! If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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Looking very nice  Well spin my nipple-nuts & send me to AlaskaCurrent Builds:McLaren MP4-23Finished007's Aston Martin DB5FinishedMillennium FalconR2-D2BTTF Delorean (Maybe)
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Great Job,  Good stuff MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Scott... brilliant work mate and the smoke looks spot on to me...
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cheers guys. im happy with the results, just cant wait to get on and do more!! If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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Looking absolutely great mate! any more decal enhanced areas? Building the McLaren MP4-23
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Senna94 wrote:Looking absolutely great mate! any more decal enhanced areas?
not much up to now mate. ive painted the spoiler parts that i put decals on and built the rear wing so will put a few pics up later. ive finally received the studio27 decals i was waiting for so will be doing a bit more over the weekend. struggling to find time since i got F1 2011! If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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Looking really good, Ive been doing my for weeks enjoying doing it and its making the model experiance better and stretches the model out while waiting for parts mine are no backing up, its not as hard as you think and i'm a first time user. Just need to think a little before cutting, ive done mine in parts instead of one piece. Lots of time is needed and not to rush it. Found the painting harder as its seems to collect and build up in the smaller areas.
Defo worth trying !!!!
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well.....im back! had some time away due to the arrival of my son! been pretty hectic but at the same time, AMAZING! ive got a little bit of a problem now as i dont like my front suspension graphics now ive tried the studio27 decals. these are much better but my front upright are all built so going to attempt to work my way around that as i change them. also decided i dont like my front or rear wings and think i could have done a better job so may be replacing them  lol. made a brief start on the rear suspension so will post a "teaser" pic up until everything else comes together. cheers scott scottww86 attached the following image(s): If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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The result looks great, any thoughts on removing the the part ref letter beforehand?
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Hi Scott, Congratulations once again on the baby boy (feeling tired all the time are we ??) and yes, I agree with Tom, the new Studio 27 decals do look far superior to the others, a great improvement and you have done a really good job on the finish, excellent stuff mate. It is a shame that you didn't grind down the part letter as Tom says but it is hidden somewhat when fitted so if you can live with that, then all's OK !! Thanks for posting the update Scott, look forward to seeing some more when you can ?? Kev.
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Hi guys. To be honest I never even thought about removing the reference letters! This is the first model I've built so I'm going to use that excuse if they ever get noticed! Ha. My little man been sleeping very well to be honest Kev! Only wakes up once (fingers crossed!!!) during the night so it's not bad at at all. My mrs says he wakes up more when I'm away at work but I don't believe her! Lol. He Impressed me today by smiling at the mclaren drivers on tv but started crying when red bulls appeared!! Teach 'em young eh!! Haha. If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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Brilliant results mate I wished I'd have done this to mine although I might be buying a second mclaren so I could do it to that. Tomick when this build is over will you be able to buy it as a complete kit (like surprise or yamoto) CURRENT BUILDS
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