RodRedline Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I bought a Minicraft DC-6 in 1/144, the United Airlines mainliner with the white & dark blue livery and the "Hawaii" box art. It appears that somebody at the factory put the Conair firebomber parts in the box instead, which is no big deal, because the only difference between the United kit & the Conair kit is the belly tank. So...rather than throw this belly tank in the spares box, I'm thinking I'll use it with another of my DC-6 kits. Anyone have any advice or ideas, or happen to have the Conair or other firebomber decals on hand? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Paint. Been trying masking more lately and with Tamiya tape carefully applied (mine is old so likes to slide off) for good straight lines you could try one of the schemes with simple color lines and a tanker-number without curves (1, 4, 7). Seeing paint instead of decals really looks good! Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RodRedline Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Paint. Been trying masking more lately and with Tamiya tape carefully applied (mine is old so likes to slide off) for good straight lines you could try one of the schemes with simple color lines and a tanker-number without curves (1, 4, 7). Seeing paint instead of decals really looks good! Rich Good advice. Been thinking along those lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Draw Decals is my goto for firebombers, but while they do have 1/144 DC-6 markings, none are firebombers... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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