Mike J. Idacavage Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Hi everyone I had posted a similar message earlier in the original NASA F-104G thread but I suspect that it got buried pretty quickly as the subject title did not highlight my question. For all of you who used either the 1/72 or 1/48 NASA F-104G dcal sheet, you should be able to help. I just started to use these decals (1/48th) on a Hasegawa F-104 build and I have a question. Have the decal numbers for the aft blue stripes (12 & 13) been switched on the instruction sheet? I am thinking that the thicker part of the strip should be above the wing but if you follow the instructions then this would be below the wing. I plan on reversing the decals from how they are shown on the instruction sheet but I thought it prudent to ask here before I commit and screw up my stripes, especially as these fantastic decals are out of stock now! Even though I am working with the 1/48 scale decals, the instruction sheet for the 1/72 version is identical as far as I can see. Thanks for your help. Have fun modeling! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Hi Mike, I just checked the artwork and the instruction sheet drawings; and you are absolutely right. The thicker part of the strip should be above the wings. Although I would check the distance from the wing root to the intake and ensure that the decal fits this length on your kit. It's been a while since I designed this sheet, but the curvature of the fuselage probably would require some painting and touch up to get things straight anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike J. Idacavage Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 Thank you Kursad!!!! Your confirmation is really helpful. I like your suggestion and will check that that the distance between the wing root and intake will fit. I don't have any problem with touching up the stripe. Thanks again for the confirmation. While I am in the early stages of decaling the 104, your decal artwork and the print quality is first rate. I am looking forward to receiving the NASA F-15 decals, you are on a roll! Have fun modeling! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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