Ken Middleton Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Just received the decals on Sat, and decaling progress so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Looks good altought you title made me think of the orrible movie of the same name with Samuel L Jackson Going to be on one of you famous in flight display ?? Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Looks good altought you title made me think of the orrible movie of the same name with Samuel L Jackson Going to be on one of you famous in flight display ?? Cheers Neo thanks Neo - never saw the movie, didn't want to LOL yes, it will be in-flight - here's an earlier photo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I so much prefer this snake on a plane than the movie! The decalling is exemplary.. Nicely done Ken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I've never seen nor will see the movie but nothing beats Samuel Jackson shouting "I'm tired of these mother Fn snakes on this mother Fn plane." Cracks me up every time. Those tails are awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 thanks HOLMES and Kris! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 As I said on FB, looks great! Man, your in-flights really make you go Wow!!!! S-I-D-E-W-I-N-D-E-R-S!!!! Didnt think I was gonna get it right now did ya???!!! LOL!!!! -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 As I said on FB, looks great! Man, your in-flights really make you go Wow!!!! S-I-D-E-W-I-N-D-E-R-S!!!! Didnt think I was gonna get it right now did ya???!!! LOL!!!! -Jim thanks Jim! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usn sti Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Ken, nice work so far! This is gonna look good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Ken, nice work so far! This is gonna look good! thanks Larry! Did you do the design on the real plane? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usn sti Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yup, I did the original Art work on the 1/1 jet. Bob did an amazing job on the decals as well! I can't wait to start building mine! =) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yup, I did the original Art work on the 1/1 jet. Bob did an amazing job on the decals as well! I can't wait to start building mine! =) Nice work and design! On the model, be prepared to use lots of decal softening solution on the tails. I have applied it liberally at least 8 times, and they still have not snuggled down all the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yup, I did the original Art work on the 1/1 jet. Bob did an amazing job on the decals as well! I can't wait to start building mine! =) I see some people have boring jobs .... I want to do that too cant wait to see more progress Ken Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usn sti Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Good to know! what are the troublesome spots? or is it just random areas Nice work and design! On the model, be prepared to use lots of decal softening solution on the tails. I have applied it liberally at least 8 times, and they still have not snuggled down all the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 I see some people have boring jobs .... I want to do that too cant wait to see more progress Ken Cheers Neo thanks Neo Good to know! what are the troublesome spots? or is it just random areas not so much troublesome, just a bit stubborn - the tops of the tails with the antennae bumps and red light. The tail decals are on a separate sheet, and may have been printed differently, and are thicker than the rest of the decals. Also, not sure it is new, but they (the rest of the decals) separate from the water fast! I placed the walkaway markings in the water, and literally in about 5 seconds, were coming off the backing paper. So watch out for the small decals as they might separate and float in the water. I soaked them by holding them with tweezers for about 5 seconds, and placed them on a paper towel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Just about complete - the tails are simply placed there for the photo. They still need more softening solution to the the decals to snuggle down. I have applied it 2-3 times a day for the past 6 days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Looks really cool Ken Good job Neo Fly Navy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Looks really cool Ken Good job Neo Fly Navy thanks Neo! The tail decals have been very stubborn in snuggling down. I just hope they eventually do! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Ive never seen anything resist MicroSol is that what your using ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Ive never seen anything resist MicroSol is that what your using ?? I am using Micro Sol, and the bottle had 1/4 left, so I opened a new one this morning. I figured the old bottle might be diluted or just old. We'll see if the new bottle improves things. the tail decals are printed differently than the rest of the sheet. They are thicker, and have somewhat of a "pattern" - must be the printing process Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usn sti Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Nice work! It's coming along great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 COOL !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I am thinking I need to replace my microsol as well. The Chippy Ho decals just are not settling in on the future....they are being a little pissy! Looks great though!! Bob needs to put this on his gallery site. After seeing yours, I bought a set yesterday! Great job! -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Larry, HOLMES and Jim - thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Really nice job, Ken. I got my set of decals in the mail this past week, but I've got to finish my F-8 Crusader build before contemplating the choice between Snake on a Plane or Shark Tails for me . . . . regardless, your Hornet looks really, really good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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