WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6

[RAGIII]

Rick, the wings look fantastic!  To keep the decal from pulling, replace the blade the very instant it begins to pull, Amigo.
Cheers,
Bud

Thanks Bud, I appreciate your comments greatly. I do have a tendency to use a blade a bit too long 
RAGIII

The wings are looking fantastic Rick. Have you tried trimming the decals with a brand new No.11 scalpel blade, these are a lot sharper than the No11 exacto blades, just a thought.

Des.

Des Thanks and I will have to find some of those scalpel blades and give them a try!
RAGIII

Hello Rick,

Your lozenge looks fantastic my friend. I even had this problem with the rudder decals of the Nieuport who were overlapping. Even with a new blade it was very difficult to have a clean cut. Anyway you made a very good progress. Keep on the fine job!

Kind regards
Patrick

Patrick,
I appreciate your support and comments!
RAGIII

Well done on the lozenge, despite the problems with the elasticity.  I appreciate you
letting us know of the troubles...something to watch for.  I'm enjoying your build and
look forward to the next installments.

Cheers,
Ernie

Ernie, as always your comments are appreciated. I think Lance has the ultimate solution as I stated above!
RAGIII

[lcarroll]

The wings are looking fantastic Rick. Have you tried trimming the decals with a brand new No.11 scalpel blade, these are a lot sharper than the No11 exacto blades, just a thought.

Des.

  I have a drawer full of those little beauties, my impression was the opposite however I just tried one on the stuff; definitely a lot better however the film is still a "bear" to cut cleanly. Thanks Des, it was a good thought.
Cheers,
Lance

[jknaus]

Beautiful work. Really enjoying this(these) build(s).
I think Aviattic mention you could sand the decal trim. I havent tried it yet to see what would happen.
James

[uncletony]

Beautiful work. Really enjoying this(these) build(s).
I think Aviattic mention you could sand the decal trim. I havent tried it yet to see what would happen.
James

did anyone try clear coating, then sanding?

[RAGIII]

Beautiful work. Really enjoying this(these) build(s).
I think Aviattic mention you could sand the decal trim. I havent tried it yet to see what would happen.
James

did anyone try clear coating, then sanding?

Bo,
I am glad you mentioned that because the thought occurred to me AFTERWARDS  It may make a difference
RAGIII

[RAGIII]

Beautiful work. Really enjoying this(these) build(s).
I think Aviattic mention you could sand the decal trim. I havent tried it yet to see what would happen.
James

James,
Thanks for dropping in and the very positive comment!
RAGIII

[radio]

It Looks great your Aviatik Lozenge, Rick.
Very well done.
Martin

[Tom Cobbley]

I use good old fashioned rasor blades. Cheap as chips. use each edge once. works a treat.

[mgunns]

Hi Rick:

I have found the same problem.  LIke Lance I trim as much as possible before putting them on.  I find a lot of Solva Set decal solution will help with folding them around corners and edges too.  I think Aviattic is trying to resize them IIRC to aleveiate the trimming.  It is certainly and interesting material they use.

Best

Mark

[RAGIII]

It Looks great your Aviatik Lozenge, Rick.
Very well done.
Martin

Thanks Martin, As always I appreciate your comments and following my build!
RAGIII

I use good old fashioned rasor blades. Cheap as chips. use each edge once. works a treat.

An Idea worth trying. Now, where do I find good old razor blades 
RAGIII

Hi Rick:

I have found the same problem.  LIke Lance I trim as much as possible before putting them on.  I find a lot of Solva Set decal solution will help with folding them around corners and edges too.  I think Aviattic is trying to resize them IIRC to aleveiate the trimming.  It is certainly and interesting material they use.

Best

Mark

Mark,
It is good to know that a modeler of your talent is having the same small issue with the decals. Like I said, trimming before application seems to be the answer!
RAGIII

[jknaus]

Both are coming along very nicely. Really enjoying this.
James

[dr 1 ace]

Decals look good, glad to hear they do snuggle down !!!

Ed

[RAGIII]

Both are coming along very nicely. Really enjoying this.
James

Thanks James! I am happy to have you along for the build and appreciate your comments!
RAGIII

Decals look good, glad to hear they do snuggle down !!!

Ed

Thanks Amigo! The decals are awesome as I have said!!
RAGIII

[RAGIII]

I have finished painting the wings and fuselage on the Snipe. The rear portion of the Turtle deck is panted service grey as seen on several wartime Snipes. The wings have had pastels applied and were oversprayed with a slightly lighter and more OD overspray to give a little more color leaning towards PC10. Now just a little touch up and weathering. I am very close to mounting the wings and moving on... finally.

The Albatros has had the rib tapes and leading and trailing edge tapes applied. Again just some minor touch up and I will be ready to proceed:

RAGIII

[Epeeman]

All coming along sweet now, Rick - looking at the pictures you would never know you were having problems trimming the lozenge decals - all looks very neat, actually.

Regards

Dave