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At this point you can seal the model aircraft kit with
either a flat, semi-gloss or glossy varnish prior to
weathering. It’s the final clear coat that seals the decals
and makes them appear like natural paint.
If this is your first time attempting this technique, I
Getting the Decals to Look
highly recommend that you practice using spare parts
Like Part of the Paint Job and decals before applying it to your built plastic model
airplane. Enjoy the scale modeling technique.
This is probably the most enjoyable aspect of

creating a realistic looking model aircraft kit. In
most cases, this scale modeling technique is
procedural and the results are fantastic.

In order for your decals to look like they have been
painted on, it is important that they be applied to a
glossy surface. To prepare the surface, you can
purchase Future Floor Wax and airbrush it directly
on top of your paint scheme. There is no thinning
required. Simply spray it onto the model aircraft kit
as is. Be sure to apply a very thin coat and use a low
PSI of 15-20 lbs. on your air compressor. It may look
messy going on, but in about 1 hour, it should dry Aerodrome Standards & Recommended Practices
to a shiny, tough surface. The resulting surface will When: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 to Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017
accept the decals very well. Clean your airbrush and Where: Regina International Airport (YQR)
tips after this step using either warm or hot water. Through a combination of instruction, discussion and
For organized scale modeling, I prefer to separate group exercises participants will develop a working
stencils, insignias and personal markings using a knowledge of Canadian aerodrome standards and
pair of scissors or a modeling knife.
recommended practices as well as the related...
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the backing paper away while letting the decal drop
to the surface. Once the decal is in place, you may
want to use a damp cloth to lightly tap away some
of the excess water.

Using a brush, apply a setting solution – such as
Solvaset - over the decals while they are still moist.
Then, allow 24 hours for the decals to dry and
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this drying period, wipe away the excess solution
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with a moist cotton rag.