How To Make Model Aircraft Decals

Here is a list of the tools you ll need.

How to make model aircraft decals. A realistic finish comes with the correct mix of smooth paint accurate colors and decals that look like they re part of the paint job. What truly makes a model look real is when it looks used. Step one was to locate a 767 400 model. Sheet of decals.

The airframe is based on the new boeing 767 400er and sports a canoe radome under the forward fuselage ala jstars. It s an easy technique and the results are especially good for a. Squeaky clean has its merits but the model that s sure to generate attention and comment is the one that looks like it might smell of hot glycol or. The finished results may be a bit glossy and not quite scale but i have used this method with good results.

Dishwashing liquid soap. Varnish or klear. Using a brush apply some setting solution to the area of the model where you are planning to put a decal. One at a time dip a decal in water for a few seconds until you feel the decal move slightly from the backing paper.

Decal solutions x2 one for beneath the decal and one for on top once it has been applied. For multi colored decals remove the centre pieces covered up by the next layer leaving 1 8 overlap. In my case i wanted to create a desk model of the us air forces new e 10a the so called multi sensor command control aircraft mc2a. It s easy to print and apply your own decals to scale models using only normal paper not expensive specialised decal paper.

Of course my previous experience with 2d aircraft profile making was an advantage as i was familiar with design software. Pre cut the decals using scissors or a hobby knife. Scale model you will apply decals to. Definitely and old model kit freak for static aircraft models since 40 years i was forced to discover this hobby accidentally when cheated by people to whom i ordered and paid special decals for my kits.