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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Hints and Tips/Questions about modeling => Topic started by: mike in calif on July 14, 2013, 10:04:31 AM

Title: lozenge decals... edge work
Post by: mike in calif on July 14, 2013, 10:04:31 AM

The big question for me is: what is/are some ways to handle the leading and trailing edges of wings with lozenge decals? The L/E seems pretty straightforward- adjust decal to achieve a straight line at midpoint of radius. How about the trailing edge?

Title: Re: lozenge decals... edge work
Post by: Zabu on July 14, 2013, 12:39:07 PM

I don't know about you people, but i use a nice soft sandpaper.

Title: Re: lozenge decals... edge work
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on July 14, 2013, 07:06:36 PM

For scalloped trailing edges I first trim with a sharp blade perpendicular to the wing surface, then use a fine sanding stick.

I find wrapping rib tapes around the wing edges (to cover top/bottom lozenge joins) quite tricky, especially around the ends!