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Title: Rib tape application question
Post by: Big Sky Modeler on March 25, 2025, 04:28:46 AM

This question is for all of you who have applied decal rib tapes on top of lozenge decals.  Do you apply a clear gloss coat on top of the lozenge before applying rib tapes or do you apply the rib tapes directly on the lozenge decals?

Title: Re: Rib tape application question
Post by: DaddyO on March 25, 2025, 06:21:08 AM

Just done this on the current build.  :)
I tried adding the rib tapes without a gloss coat first (on a test wing) and had problems. Used a gloss coat and no issues at all. I also applied a coat after the rib tapes to seal them down. (Aviattic lozenge with Eduard tapes in this case)

Hope that helps
Paul

Title: Re: Rib tape application question
Post by: Big Sky Modeler on March 26, 2025, 10:24:21 AM

Thanks for the reply!  Just wanted to get some input before I proceed.  Didn't want to put an additional gloss coat on if it wasn't needed.