Decals needed

[Deleted member 21936]

Have the old Revell Stuka with the snake decals in the box and of course the minute I pulled one of the decals out of the water one decal turned into many pieces so cruised ebay didn't have very much luck so here I am does anyone know where to get any 1/32 scale JU87 -B decals doesn't have to be the Snake version but I already painted the model in a tropical camo scheme thanks for your time

 

[urumomo]

https://www.ultracast.ca/product-p/ec32_143.htm

 

[Deleted member 21936]

Thanks for the information went to the website and of course it's out of stock right now I'm almost done with finishing up this kit with the original scheme and go with whatever I can but it must be marked with a tropical division gonna have to go back into history and dig up something thanks again

 

[urumomo]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1822408043...X34Xka08evmSpvukepT-TWLDfBjODsC0aApirEALw_wcB

 

[Edbert]

I pulled one of the decals out of the water one decal turned into many pieces...

Damn, that sucks! Had the same thing happen on a recent JU-88 kit made in the late '90s. They looked okay before they hit the water, no cracks, no yellowing.

I'm not able to help you out with my spares, but wish you luck.

 

[Deleted member 21936]

Damn, that sucks! Had the same thing happen on a recent JU-88 kit made in the late '90s. They looked okay before they hit the water, no cracks, no yellowing.

I'm not able to help you out with my spares, but wish you luck.

Thanks much appreciated the response looks like I might have to go the ebay route I was looking there and there was a couple of Snake decals for 35 to 40 bucks a sheet and being shipped from Ukraine not that I care it takes weeks to receive it!!

 

[Deleted member 21936]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1822408043...X34Xka08evmSpvukepT-TWLDfBjODsC0aApirEALw_wcB

 

[Deleted member 21936]

Thanks for the reply really appreciate the response like I said in my first post just started back building again it's been about 30 years since I've built my last kit things have really changed!!

 

[Edbert]

things have really changed!!

My hiatus was only ~25 years, but those words I quoted is an understatement! The sheer number of new paint and kit companies alone is staggering.

 

[Deleted member 21936]

Ya I can't believe how many different companies and not only that but all the different parts and masking, cockpit detail stuff I couldn't believe you can actually buy instrument panels already detailed unreal

 

[Deleted member 21936]

 

[BarleyBop]

stuff I couldn't believe you can actually buy

Lucky for you you've still got it: skill is the one thing you can't buy!

 

[Deleted member 21936]

Lucky for you you've still got it: skill is the one thing you can't buy!

Thanks for the reply I know the pic is a little dark I'll try to get a better pic but here's my decal - less stuka

 

[Deleted member 21936]

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Have another pic of my decal less stuka I used Tamiya dark green (luftwaffe) I cut out my own stencil and used spray can don't have the cash for a airbrush right now ont disability so have to take it easy with the cash ola I still have alot to do will post when completed

 

[Deleted member 21936]

Have another pic of my decal less stuka I used Tamiya dark green (luftwaffe) I cut out my own stencil and used spray can don't have the cash for a airbrush right now ont disability so have to take it easy with the cash ola I still have alot to do will post when completed

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Thanks for the like

 

[BarleyBop]

will post when completed

Please do, gotta see where you take it!

 

[Deleted member 21936]

Pleas

Please do, gotta see where you take it!

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[Deleted member 21936]

Id like your opinion on the camo pattern due to the fact that I used a regular spray can does the pattern look a tad to much ??

 

[BarleyBop]

camo pattern

I've only done a few camo patterns, and on vehicles, and with a brush!
So you are in uncharted territory for me...
The air guys might have more relevant opinions with they knowledge and experience.
From the work I've seen in this forum, and I do follow most of the builds, there seems to be a lot of different patterns, depending on plane, theater and period.
I've just started using rattle can for primer and/or base colour, and it is hard to be subtle!

Washes can be used to tone down the intensity when necessary, like if you think the green pops too much.

 

[Deleted member 21936]

I've only done a few camo patterns, and on vehicles, and with a brush!
So you are in uncharted territory for me...
The air guys might have more relevant opinions with they knowledge and experience.
From the work I've seen in this forum, and I do follow most of the builds, there seems to be a lot of different patterns, depending on plane, theater and period.
I've just started using rattle can for primer and/or base colour, and it is hard to be subtle!

Washes can be used to tone down the intensity when necessary, like if you think the green pops too much.

Got it thanks for the reply I know if I had a airbrush I would have alot
more options I like that rattle can phrase I've been away from the hobby for so long I have to get familiar with the jargon hasa

 

[Deleted member 21936]

Thanks for the heads up appreciate it

 

[Glenn S]

Have the old Revell Stuka with the snake decals in the box and of course the minute I pulled one of the decals out of the water one decal turned into many pieces so cruised ebay didn't have very much luck so here I am does anyone know where to get any 1/32 scale JU87 -B decals doesn't have to be the Snake version but I already painted the model in a tropical camo scheme thanks for your time

I can feel your pain. I just went through a similar experience with a 1/48 Mosquito that I am building in 418 Sqn RCAF markings. It took a long time to find the discontinued decals, then they fell apart when wet.
Have you ever thought of making your own stencils and just painting on the markings? There are some good youtube videos on making stencils from adhesive tape or some of the commercially available stencil films.
In the past I have made some of my own stencils by drawing the marking on paper, or printing the simple design, then placing it under a thin piece of glass (tape it to the underside of the glass), then I would put some painter's tape onto the top of the glass and trace the pattern onto the painter's tape and cut it out with a hobby knife. I also found that the clear plastic disposable food containers also work well.
If you still have most of the original decal sheet you could simply put that under the glass/plastic and use that for your template.
I have also found that a couple of layers of scotch tape can also work. Just make sure you "de-tack" it a bit before sticking it to the glass. That improves your chances of pulling the stencil off the glass without tearing it.
The German markings should be simple to do because they are mostly made of straight edges.
If you choose to use a brush to paint over the stencils I'd recommend using a dry brush technique so that you don't build up paint edges around the edges of your stencils.
Please post photos of your results it you decide to give the homemade stencils a try.
Good luck!

 

[Deleted member 21936]

I can feel your pain. I just went through a similar experience with a 1/48 Mosquito that I am building in 418 Sqn RCAF markings. It took a long time to find the discontinued decals, then they fell apart when wet.
Have you ever thought of making your own stencils and just painting on the markings? There are some good youtube videos on making stencils from adhesive tape or some of the commercially available stencil films.
In the past I have made some of my own stencils by drawing the marking on paper, or printing the simple design, then placing it under a thin piece of glass (tape it to the underside of the glass), then I would put some painter's tape onto the top of the glass and trace the pattern onto the painter's tape and cut it out with a hobby knife. I also found that the clear plastic disposable food containers also work well.
If you still have most of the original decal sheet you could simply put that under the glass/plastic and use that for your template.
I have also found that a couple of layers of scotch tape can also work. Just make sure you "de-tack" it a bit before sticking it to the glass. That improves your chances of pulling the stencil off the glass without tearing it.
The German markings should be simple to do because they are mostly made of straight edges.
If you choose to use a brush to paint over the stencils I'd recommend using a dry brush technique so that you don't build up paint edges around the edges of your stencils.
Please post photos of your results it you decide to give the homemade stencils a try.
Good m

 

[Down Time]

I feel your pain.......
What happened on the left, forced me to hand paint the shark mouth.

 

[katman]

Here you go
https://ebay.us/m/Q0yAgf

 

[Glenn S]

Nicely done!
John Belushi would have been proud!

 

[Deleted member 21936]

I feel your pain.......
What happened on the left, forced me to hand paint the shark mouth.

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I hate when decals do that my last build the kit was 15 year's old so I kind of thought the decals were oldnice job on the painting my painting skills aren't all that great sdv

 

[Deleted member 21936]

I hate when decals do that my last build the kit was 15 year's old so I kind of thought the decals were oldnice job on the painting my painting skills aren't all that great sdv

 

[Deleted member 21936]

Here we go with some halfway descent decals

 

[Edbert]

They look great!

Sometimes results can be weighed as much by the recovery from adversity as any other barometer, and you my friend passed with 5-stars!