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Thanks Joel for the kind words.

Fantastic work Charlie. The litters look really good.

Thank you Brandon.

I had to go thru my decal stash to dress up the AGM-65's.

I'm done with all the major construction. Finished up the last of the ordinance and drop tanks. Just waiting for the new decals to arrive. I picked up some replacement AIM-9's from my local hobby store, with some seeker head covers. The replacements are made by Meng.

Thanks for the info camus27. Grey Ghost 531, I’m so tempted to try and use the kit decals. I’ve ordered new ones from 1001 Modelkits. Will be a few days until they get here. Until then, construction is at a stand still. Thanks for the reply.

Thanks guys for the comments.

I was just curious how many of you pre-shade prior to painting.

Left over decals from my F-18 build.

I keep all of my extra decals from previous builds. I’ve built Academy’s 1/32nd scale F/A-18. Decals went on without a hitch. I used Solvaset then. Looked on the decal sheet for who printed them. It was Cartograf. Thanks for all the help gentlemen.

I’d like to get a replacement sheet for this same kit. I’ve already built the ordinance package, and need the decals for it as well. (AGM-65 Maverick, and AIM-9 sidewinders)

Thanks Gentlemen for the help. I was able to salvage the cockpit decals by using white glue to put them on. I'll be ordering aftermarket decals.

Thanks for the detailed reply Bobo 1953. This is the first time I’ve ever had issues with Academy decals. When I put the decal in water, it releases from the paper backing within 30 seconds. I put a small amount of Solvaset where I want the decal to go. I place the decal on the model. I then take a clean brush and go over the decal to get any bubbles out, and excess Solvaset off. Just won’t stick. I tried letting the Solvaset evaporate as I always have in the past. I’ve been using it for about 6 years now.

While putting decals on the cockpit instrument panel, they curled up, and did not want to stick. I use Solvaset as my decal setting solution. Anyone else have these issues? Thanks in advance.

Great job on the painting.

Amazing work!

Thanks for the reply FM-Whip. I can simply change the information on the display plaque.

Thanks Madhatter for the compliment. I’m looking up info on photobucket right now.

Very impressive work,

Fantastic paint job . Great work.

Thanks gentlemen. Happy to explain the process.