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    Default Decal advice on 1/144 scale planes?

    Greetings,

    Thought I would ask for some advice. I’ve purchased some 1/144 scale WW2 planes recently and I have yet to put on the decals. Some of these decals are absolutely TINY! There’s a worry that having never done this before I’ll fowl it up. They are F-toys German WW2 planes. Wow, are these decals small!

    So I’m humbly offering cold beer/lager for advice on how best to apply my decals to these 1/144 planes.
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    Respectfully,


    —Chuck

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    Micro set solution, small scissors and tweezers, a clear coat to paint on over the decal when it is in place and dry. Most important, a steady hand!

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    What he said!
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teaticket View Post
    Micro set solution, small scissors and tweezers, a clear coat to paint on over the decal when it is in place and dry. Most important, a steady hand!
    I think more important, wait for it to dry fully, at least a day, before clearcoating.
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    There she is. F-Toys. TINY decals!!!
    Last edited by ArkansasChuck; 02-14-2018 at 18:16. Reason: Double post

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    1/144?

    That's not small!

    Try 1/700!!!!
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Helmut View Post
    1/144?

    That's not small!

    Try 1/700!!!!
    Haha! I didn’t even realize they had planes that small! I’m in awe. I googled and am blown away by folks who have that level of artistic ability. To paint that small. Wow!!!

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    I have tons of 1/144 planes (F-Toys) and have had no problem with the decals. As others have said try 1/600. I just bought a few for some B-17's and they are small.

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    Yeah, frankly I do not care whether the decals are 1/200 or 1/144 or 1/300. You could always fit them more or less on WGS minis.
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    My collection is getting there! Just need to order the Gimbal mounts this weekend!!!

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    If the decal fits (ish) use it . Unless you are entering a competition that is


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