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Offline drdave

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Candy Striped WNW Pup and Pheon decals.
« on: December 03, 2012, 06:12:58 AM »
Using the Pheon trainers and pets set.

These decals are exceptional. The fuselage fit was superb. Only took half an hour and snuggled down with microset. The stripes show through the code and roundel, but I had a spare 1/48 35 inch pair from xtradecal that fitted over perfectly.

I couldn't do the wing edges with decals. I used a blue sharpie marker pen and it took 5 mins tops.










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Re: Candy Striped WNW Pup and Pheon decals.
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2012, 06:34:45 AM »
My word, that is one very colourful Pup Dave, it looks superb and the decal application is excellent, this is going to be a very striking eye catching model when completed, well done.

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Re: Candy Striped WNW Pup and Pheon decals.
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2012, 07:01:49 AM »
  Dave,
WOW that is one colorful bird my friend. I'll be following with great interest.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Candy Striped WNW Pup and Pheon decals.
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2012, 07:10:37 AM »
My word, that is one very colourful Pup Dave, it looks superb and the decal application is excellent, this is going to be a very striking eye catching model when completed, well done.

Des.
I totally agree, Dave.  Brilliant work and a tip of the hat to Rowan.
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Re: Candy Striped WNW Pup and Pheon decals.
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2012, 12:25:06 PM »
Dave,
   This is very nice, love those "off-beat" schemes and Rowan's Decals always make the choice even better.
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: Candy Striped WNW Pup and Pheon decals.
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2012, 12:28:25 PM »
Its very Christmasy...I feel like a candy cane now. Well done. Im in the intial stages of the Pup.

Steve

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Re: Candy Striped WNW Pup and Pheon decals.
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2012, 06:50:30 PM »
Cheers all.

This is a trainer/pet from the central Flying School around armistice time. There are 3 photos of it available, in Cross & Cockade.

The decals have been tremendous. The wheel spirals I fouled up but Rowan is kindly adding another pair for me.

I couldn't do the blue wing edge decals, too fiddly. I was really pleased with the solution- A Blue sharpie marker carefully along the edge. Job done in 5 mins.

I am using Gold Zack white elastic thread to mimic the RAF wires- got the idea off Mick Capell's RE8 in SAM.

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Re: Candy Striped WNW Pup and Pheon decals.
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2012, 07:29:11 PM »
Another great looking Pup!
Great work Dave, she's looking mighty fine.
Rowan certainly produces the goods!!

Andrew
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Re: Candy Striped WNW Pup and Pheon decals.
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2012, 09:54:08 PM »
Very sweet Pup, DrDave!  You're getting quite a collection.  I particularly love your technique for doing the colorful metal cowls.  Looks really deep and metallic.  Welll done!

Regards,

Bob


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Re: Candy Striped WNW Pup and Pheon decals.
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2012, 11:15:09 AM »
Does Gold Zack have a flat profile?

Steve

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Re: Candy Striped WNW Pup and Pheon decals.
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2012, 11:54:31 AM »
Hello Dr. Dave:

Gotta agree with you, I sure love those colorful pups, and yours looks great.  Not to steal your thread but; here's mine from last year. 

Like you say, the decals fit like a glove.  Looking forward to seeing yours.

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Re: Candy Striped WNW Pup and Pheon decals.
« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2012, 06:24:34 PM »
Phwooarrr!