I used too much decal setting solution and caused the decal on the upper rear wishbones to wrinkle. Furthermore, I broke one of the commandments, I started performing a difficult task on one of the most visible parts rather than trying it out first on a less visible part.
Let's try again with much less decal setting solution
Yes that's much better, sometimes it is necessary to follow the kit directions. "Cut out each transfer individually and immerse in warm water for approx. 20 seconds. Slide transfer off paper and into designated position, then press on with blotting paper"
Well here it is. I now know why they wouldn't stick yesterday, I was soaking the decals for 60 seconds, probably dissolving much of their adhesive. Plus I expected they would magically fold into place. When soaking them for 15-20 seconds and using paper towel to press them in place it worked very well. I brushed one very thin coat of decal setting solution on the adhesive side which helped them to stick without wrinkling. Top is the decal I placed today, bottom are the decals that I didn't do well
Now that I'm good at this again, I went gung-ho and put carbon decals on many other parts.
All the components were completed, so I assembled the gearbox and rear suspension assembly together.
Total: 57 h
No comments:
Post a Comment