What's New This Week!

Hot Babe of the Week is courtesy of your friend and mine, Wally Van Winkle. Some Hawgs for you from the Potato State!

With the Danish Viper sheets shipping now, we're T-ing up the next release which is the F-15C Eifel Eagles sheet in all three scales. I finished the 72nd scale version last night and am about 80% done on the 32nd scale version. Have some final sizing stuff to do and that one will be ready to preview. You can see how the 72nd scale sheet looks below. Enjoy!

Decals In Work!

OK so now that we're all good to go (or pretty dang close) with the BT Eagles sheet; on to the next subject!

About two weeks ago I received a test shot from Ibex of the new T-6 Texan II kit in 48th scale. Great looking kit by the way and Ra'anan Weiss and company have done an absolutely fantastic job with their first kit release.

I've been working with the US Navy and Hawker Beech to get definitive references on the two Centennial schemes (as well as the standard US Navy trainer scheme) for this aircraft and I have been bombarded with technical data as well as walk-around photos from multiple sources. This one is going to be wicked easy to pull together given the reference we have so look for previews of that here in the next week or so. I love the Texan II, great little airplane!

Other News......

I'm going to leave the text below for a couple of weeks to be sure that it get's the widest dissemination possible.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS Digital Silk decals are extremely durable and do not easily scratch, and are printed on a continuous, clear film. Each design will need to be cut out individually. Digital Silk decals do not generally need to be clear coated prior to use. Use care when applying as the decal film is extremely thin. Digital Silk decals are tough and durable, but do not like to bend around corners. To get the decals to flex or bend, an easy solution is to soak the decal in VERY HOT water. The HOT WATER softens the ink and allows the decal to conform around tails and over uneven surfaces. DO NOT float the decal off of the paper, as it will fold over itself and become unusable. Rather, soak the decal in very HOT water for about 45 seconds then remove it and allow it to sit for 15 seconds before trying to slide it off of the backing paper. "Normal" decal setting solutions can be used with these decals. We recommend using Microscale's Micro Set (a wetting agent) and Mi cro Sol (a SOLvent), but note the decal solvents only effect the clear film and have LITTLE TO NO effect on the inks. Brush the Micro Set directly on your model before sliding the decal into position. After you slide the decal into position and soak up the excess liquid, apply a thin coat of Micro Sol (the solvent) to soften the clear carrier. It is important to get the Micro Sol under the decal, as the solvent has little effect on the ink, but it will dissolve the clear carrier which allows the decal to dig into the paint. After this coat dries and you are certain the decal is in its final position, apply a second heavier coat of Micro Sol. Another method to try is to use a cloth soaked in HOT water to press the decal into place over rivets, panels lines and other contours. Just a reminder, HEAT is the best option to make the ink bend and conform. After the decals are completely dry, clear coating your model after applying these (or any) decals is a must! I repeat this is a must. The clear coat will seal your decal and prevent it from becoming damaged. Airbrush lacquers only in very light, misting coats. Another method to clear coat the decal is to use Future acrylic floor polish. Good luck and thank you for using Digital Silk decals!

Have a great week guys!

Bob Sanchez
Twobobs Aviation Graphics
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