Bowser Hopper Decals

[NW Modeling List]

I washed the car with soap and water, but did not use a gloss coat. You decide if they came out ok by looking at attached.



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> On Mar 14, 2020, at 8:57 AM, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
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> 
> Tom,
> 
> I can't speak to the lack of correctly sized numbers for the ends; that is an issue you will need to address with the modeling committee.
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> As to decal application, I first spray a clear gloss coat and let it dry; I then apply the decals and use decal solvent to soften and snuggle the decals to the surface; sometimes, after the solvent has dried there may be "silvering" or small areas where the decal has not completely adhered to the surface; I will poke the decal with a pin in various locations and apply more decal solvent; I do this until I am satisfied with the result; I then apply another coat of clear gloss coat over the decals; once this had dried I then apply my clear flat finish.  Hope this helps.
> 
> Jim Brewer
> 
>> On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 8:52 PM NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>> I've recently received 3 more of the Bowser HL hoppers. These 3 are the unnumbered ones with the decals. My question is how do you use the decals? The hopper already has the bars on the side so I don't think I need to use the decal bars.I think I'll just need to pick out appropriate sequences of 5 digits. But it also doesn't look like the appropriate size digits are included for the ends of the hoppers. Do I just need to order some different decals in the correct size and font?
>> 
>> Also, should I do any prepwork on the hopper itself? Perhaps spray a flat clear on it? Do the typical Micro Set followed by an overcoat work well?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Tom Fulton
>> Asheville, NC
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