wardog Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I recently purchased an out of production set of Afterburner decals from an ARC member and after careful examination, It's obvious the decals are of very high quality. The detail is nothing short of amazing and perfectly within register. However, I noticed they are a little on the thicker side than what I'm used to seeing these days. When you run your finger across the decals you definitely feel a pronounced edge and in comparison to a set decals I have from AeroMaster, considerably thicker. None the less, the decals are great. I was wondering if I could get some feedback from modelers who have used Afterburner decals, specifically on how they perform and if being slightly thicker has caused any noticeable issues when placing over non-flat surfaces?? Thanks -Elmo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Never had an issue once with Afterburner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) I agree with Phantom. However, the point is moot. Afterburner is Tango Uniform. Edited August 13, 2018 by airmechaja Spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 No issues with the sets I've used Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 2 hours ago, airmechaja said: I agree with Phantom. However, the point is moot. Afterburner is Tango Uniform. I thought they re-invented themselves with a new name - which escapes me now. They don't visit this forum, they are only on facebook afaik. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vaildog Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, habu2 said: I thought they re-invented themselves with a new name - which escapes me now. They don't visit this forum, they are only on facebook afaik. Bullseye Decals is the new name. Availble at Sprue Brothers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I kinda stand corrected. Bullseye it is. I'm not a facebooker so I wouldn't know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon053 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I never have had any issues with them. What sheet are you working with? Some of the very early sheets might have been a touch thicker, but still work great. Duane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Thanks for all your input guys. I assume they work great as the sheet really is very well done. BTW, the sheet is #48-080, Desert Storm Intruders (Copyright 2011). I also realize I could test a decal from one of the schemes I know for a fact I will not be using, however, as the sheet is in like-new condition, I don't want to compromise it in any way. Cheers -Elmo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 10 hours ago, wardog said: Thanks for all your input guys. I assume they work great as the sheet really is very well done. BTW, the sheet is #48-080, Desert Storm Intruders (Copyright 2011). I also realize I could test a decal from one of the schemes I know for a fact I will not be using, however, as the sheet is in like-new condition, I don't want to compromise it in any way. Cheers -Elmo Elmo, Did the sheet you purchase have a small correction insert for the KA-6D from VA-35? I purchased an early release of this sheet and did not get the correction insert. If you’re not planning on building a tanker version of the Intruder I’d be happy to purchase or trade for that small insert sheet. Here’s a a link to a thread with a picture of what I’m looking for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 3 hours ago, okthree said: Elmo, Did the sheet you purchase have a small correction insert for the KA-6D from VA-35? I purchased an early release of this sheet and did not get the correction insert. If you’re not planning on building a tanker version of the Intruder I’d be happy to purchase or trade for that small insert sheet. Here’s a a link to a thread with a picture of what I’m looking for. Hello okthree, Unfortunately the set I purchased does not have the correction set you are looking for. -Elmo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jefropas Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Cartograph printed them and while they are a bit thicker, they work very well... Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ORANGF15Guy Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Use with confidence! Never had an issue with any of ther decals! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 To add to what Jeff stated above, the difference between the two is the printer used. Aeromaster used Microscale and Afterburner used Cartograf. Any decal sheet printed by Cartograf, regardless of the company it is sold by will be thicker than sheets printed by Microscale. The colors on Cartograf printed sheets will also be more vibrant. However, when applied properly, the results will be the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) Dave, Looking at my examples printed by Cartograf and Microscale, It's clear the color saturation is greater on the former which of course makes for a more vibrant decal, albeit a bit thicker. My main concern was that once the decal was applied, the thickness would preclude it from looking as though it was painted on. However, based on the feedback received here, it seems there shouldn't be a problem. Also, another nice benefit is that the carrier film is kept to a minimum unlike on the other sheet. To be completely fair though, the color saturation on the Microscale sheet is still excellent and no issues with printing, at least on my sheet (AeroMaster 48-537A), however, I would still give a slight edge in quality to the Cartograf printed sheet. -Elmo Edited August 15, 2018 by wardog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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