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Title: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: Sean morgan on February 13, 2015, 07:51:07 PM: Hello all,
As the title says I'm looking to purchase a set of clear doped linen decals for my WNW Felixstowe build. I'm building a wood finish version with the doped upper fuselage. I've been out of the WW1 modelling scene for some time now and really have no idea what's best! Hoping someone can help?

Cheers
Sean
Title: Re: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: Kai on February 13, 2015, 08:32:07 PM: Aviattic would be my advice.
Title: Re: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: boggie on February 13, 2015, 09:37:37 PM: Hi Sean.
I have been using Aviattic's linen decals and have found them to be an outstanding product.
Aviattic has a store on this forum. Check the front page under "The Hobby Shop".
Lots of good info to be found there.
Richard (Bstachel) is the owner of Aviattic and is also a member here which really helps with questions about his products.

regards, :)
Title: Re: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: jknaus on February 13, 2015, 09:48:00 PM: Ditto. Since my first use they have been my go to shop.
James
Title: Re: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: kornbeef on February 13, 2015, 09:54:58 PM: Richard does a test sheet you can buy with all his linen types on to get a feel before you choose which is best too.

I can reccomend them I'm using some on my current W12 build

Keith
Title: Re: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: uncletony on February 14, 2015, 12:45:25 AM: Yes. Aviattic linen decals are superb.
Title: Re: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: WarrenD on February 14, 2015, 02:29:14 AM: I wasn't aware there were any linen decals available besides Richard's/Aviattic.

Warren
Title: Re: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: WarrenD on February 14, 2015, 03:29:02 AM: Thanks Richard, I had no idea, or had just forgotten.

Warren
Title: Re: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: eindecker on February 14, 2015, 07:00:17 AM: Aviattic. There is no substitute.

Aviattic.
Title: Re: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: Des on February 14, 2015, 07:08:14 AM: Aviattic for sure, the best of the best.

Des.
Title: Re: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: uncletony on February 14, 2015, 08:54:36 AM: Microsculpt appeared to be in the process of winding down the business the last time I ordered stuff. I have to say the guy was super nice, and even sent me extra sheets when I complained a little bit about lack of response to my web order.

And the Microsculpt product is nice, too-- I am very happy with how it came out -- but this was before Aviattic (or Wood & Wire) entered the game with the lovely textured lozenge decals. And now we have the Aviattic's CDL offerings with even more convincing texture than the Microsculpt decals.
Title: Re: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: Sean morgan on February 14, 2015, 05:12:16 PM: Hi All Sounds like Aviattic wins hands down! Thank you for your advise I've been in touch with Richard and have a test sheet on its way. From there Ill determine which is the best sample to suit my needs, you've all been a great help Cheers
Title: Re: Linen decals what's the best product to buy?
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on February 14, 2015, 05:42:22 PM: i have some microsculpt sheets and the aviattic is light years better. the linen effect is perfect in scale and looks amazing. the microsculpt is not bad but really think it was designed to tone down garish lozenge decals. it is more see thru and doesnt change the tone. with aviattic you have to choose a color and the under color changes the finished product drastically. unless you get white base that is. get a sampler sheet from richard.