Steve,
Yes,they are the Uschi decals. However, the sheets that I'm using are, I fear, no longer available. Before I started the paneling I ordered another set of decals using the same product number, only to find that, although the number of the new set matched my earlier set, the colours were different. Fortunately I'll have just enough of the "old set" to get the fuselage done, all things being equal.
Speaking of which, here is yet another "mini update." I thought through several options on to how to get the plywood in place around the cockpit and eventually settled on the “one full panel with the cockpit opening cut out” method. I wasn’t too sure as to how this approach would fare as there is something of a small compound curve on that panel. In the event, however, it worked out all right with a bit of cajoling and a bit more of brute force. The last real challenge will be the vertical stab and the lower fuselage:
And lastly, a request: does anyone have any experience with using the HGW Airplane Nail Set for the WNW Albatros? Case in point: on the front of the envelope I'm told to "let the decal dry for four hours." However, on the back of the envelope where the "directions" are printed, I'm told to "let the decal dry out for two hours." I wonder what other "discrepancies' will surface during the application phase. I have only one set of these decals thanks to Lance Carroll (thanks again, Lance!) and the sheet is no longer in production. Obviously, I want to get it right the first time I use these, as the first time will be the
only time and chance I have to "get it right." The thought of corking it up halfway through the nail application, and all of the subsequent problems after (hopefully) getting the paneling right is becoming interesting, exciting and challenging. So if anyone can post a few good hints and tips on how
not to cork it up, I'll be very grateful!
Sorry to be so slow on this project. Life does get in the way sometimes!
