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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: AlbertD on November 12, 2019, 06:06:20 AM

Title: Tried HGW wood decals on WnW Albatros first time
Post by: AlbertD on November 12, 2019, 06:06:20 AM

I have to say for the first time using these I'm pretty happy. After reading about them I saw they were very fragile. I tested a piece and they fell apart really easily. I ended up shooting them with two coats of Testors clear gloss from a rattle can before use and that made all the difference. They held together great and stuck down to a test piece about as good as any decal I have used. Next time I will do a couple of things different though.

These are the clear background ones so they need a color under them. I didn't realize how much the under color would affect the finished color. I used white tinted with a bit of tan and a couple of progressively darker shades of tan. Next time I will stay on the lighter side. Maybe some straight white and a couple of slightly darker shades of off white.

It got easier as I learned some techniques. They went on oversized and were trimmed on the panel lines with a brand new blade. I found a curved blade worked better than a straight one like a No.11. The pointed blade would grab and tear the decal. The rounded bladed glides right through and can be worked in both directions. I had to do a bit of touch up with paint in places I messed up. Still needs a bit of work on the non-wood areas. Aside from the too dark panels I think it came out pretty good for the first time. I plan to try oils too but this works for sure.

(https://i.postimg.cc/rFYPV8sj/Albatros-wood-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7LVFYhR)
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVbNC48T/Albatros-wood-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/18KKh079)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9QRNzvqh/Albatros-wood-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TKxc4N97)

Title: Re: Tried HGW wood decals on WnW Albatros first time
Post by: Dave Brewer on November 12, 2019, 07:32:45 AM

Very nice Albert,good advice there,on file for my Albatross /HGW project.
Cheers,
Dave.

Title: Re: Tried HGW wood decals on WnW Albatros first time
Post by: Alexis on November 12, 2019, 07:37:12 AM

I like it so far Albert . These are on my list to try and it is comforting that the reviews I've read on coating them from your feed back is sound positive I did this on lozenge decals and tested a piece . Worked like a chram  . Looking forward on seeing how the rest turns out  :)


Terri

Title: Re: Tried HGW wood decals on WnW Albatros first time
Post by: lcarroll on November 12, 2019, 09:56:10 AM

   What red paint is that tail Albert?
   I agree with your comments on the wood, the lighter panels really look the part, a lighter base would be the better route to go. Nicely done overall.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Tried HGW wood decals on WnW Albatros first time
Post by: AlbertD on November 12, 2019, 10:30:26 AM

Quote from: lcarroll on November 12, 2019, 09:56:10 AM

   What red paint is that tail Albert?
   I agree with your comments on the wood, the lighter panels really look the part, a lighter base would be the better route to go. Nicely done overall.
Cheers,
Lance

Lance, It's 5 parts Tamiya X-7 Red and 1 part XF-9 Hull Red in accordance with the WnW instructions for the MvR Albatros. I think it's a good color for the Red Baron red.

Al

Title: Re: Tried HGW wood decals on WnW Albatros first time
Post by: lcarroll on November 12, 2019, 12:20:48 PM

Al,
   Noted and many Thanks!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Tried HGW wood decals on WnW Albatros first time
Post by: kensar on November 12, 2019, 10:38:40 PM

Thanks for sharing your experience with the decals, Albert.  It will come in handy in the future.

Title: Re: Tried HGW wood decals on WnW Albatros first time
Post by: RAGIII on November 13, 2019, 06:49:43 AM

The wood decals look splendid. I also like the results of the red mix!
RAGIII