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RE: Type XXI U2540
Posted by: I Stapley ()
Date: February 01, 2002 11:01AM

I wish you every enjoyment with this model. I have on "laid down" which I will get round to one of these days.

A tip with the decals, they are Revells matt finish type and notorious for showing carrier film when dry (aka "silvering") Adhesion is also suspect, they can peel off after a while.

Remedies include trimming away as much of the carrier film as possible before wetting, use decal solvent (Humbrol do a 2 part decal coat system) or apply to a gloss or satin paint finish and apply a matt varnish coat over the top.

Or, if you have a steady hand and rock like patience, you could paint the details in by hand!

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Type XXI U2540 Fiona 05/30/2001 05:58PM
RE: Type XXI U2540 Rainer Bruns 05/30/2001 06:26PM
RE: Type XXI U2540 Jerry Pope 05/30/2001 08:07PM
RE: Type XXI U2540 I Stapley 02/01/2002 11:01AM


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