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  1.    LSP_Kevin reacted to a post in a topic: Full raised rivet kit for Trumpeter SBD with LSP discount now available!
  2.    Anthony in NZ reacted to a post in a topic: Full raised rivet kit for Trumpeter SBD with LSP discount now available!
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  4.    Jan_G reacted to a post in a topic: Full raised rivet kit for Trumpeter SBD with LSP discount now available!
  5. Archer Fine Transfers started following Decaling over tamiya AS 12 bare metal silver (can), Full raised rivet kit for Trumpeter SBD with LSP discount now available!, SBD-5 of the Royal New Zealand Air Force - Trumpeter 1/32 and 5 others
  6. Archer Fine Transfers
    This is the day I've been looking forward to since the day I started on this project in March, 2019. Our full rivet replacement kits for the SBD are finally bagged and ready to ship to LSP members exclusively at a $25 savings. The retail on this is $195.95 but your price is $170 plus shipping. The link to buy is HERE. You can see a full SBD-5 build using this kit HERE. Photo © Brett Matthews
  7.    Archer Fine Transfers reacted to a post in a topic: Current Catalog
  8.    Brett M reacted to a post in a topic: SBD-5 of the Royal New Zealand Air Force - Trumpeter 1/32
  9. Archer Fine Transfers
    In my subjective opinion, flat is too flat for aircraft models. I've found that a 50/50 mix of Mr. Color flat and gloss yields a pretty convincing scale effect finish. Go to a contest and compare and I think you'll agree.
  10.    Archer Fine Transfers reacted to a post in a topic: SBD-5 of the Royal New Zealand Air Force - Trumpeter 1/32
  11.    ScoobyDoo reacted to a post in a topic: SBD-5 of the Royal New Zealand Air Force - Trumpeter 1/32
  12.    MARU5137 reacted to a post in a topic: Trumpeter F4F-3 build with rivets FINISHED!
  13.    MARU5137 reacted to a post in a topic: Trumpeter F4F-3 build with rivets FINISHED!
  14.    MARU5137 reacted to a post in a topic: Trumpeter F4F-3 build with rivets FINISHED!
  15.    MARU5137 reacted to a post in a topic: Trumpeter F4F-3 build with rivets FINISHED!
  16.    Archer Fine Transfers reacted to a post in a topic: Mr. Paint (MRP?)
  17. Archer Fine Transfers
    What's left to say except that this is an exceptional build and thank you for your help in getting this rivet set tuned up and ready to market. Hopefully, I'll be able to get back on mine in the next few weeks. Stay in touch!
  18.    Archer Fine Transfers reacted to a post in a topic: Please recommend a punch and die set
  19.    Archer Fine Transfers reacted to a post in a topic: Mr Surfacer another way to remove it
  20. Archer Fine Transfers
    Bravo! The finish is quite impressive and with the flaps and canopy closed the overall shape and lines of the aircraft dominate. Best beta tester ever!
  21. Archer Fine Transfers
    I bought a 10 yard roll and threw it away. When I went to unroll it the film and backing separated from the paper so bad it was un-usable, but perhaps it was just a bad roll. Please let us know it works for you. I buy by the sheet HERE and find it a lot easier to work with.
  22. Archer Fine Transfers
    I haven't tried this yet but get some clear decal film and paint your markings on it with masks you cut with your Cricut. The only "unknown" is how well they would take to conforming to irregular surfaces but since decals are essentially lacquer, if you use lacquer paints, it "should" work. I'll send you some clear film if you think the idea is worth a try.
  23. Archer Fine Transfers
    Such a great kit, and you've done it justice. Weathering is quite convincing.
  24. Archer Fine Transfers
    Do a test first. It's never a good idea to try something on your build that you've never done before and generally speaking, lacquer over enamel is not a good idea.
  25.    Archer Fine Transfers reacted to a post in a topic: Trumpeter F4F-3 build with rivets FINISHED!
  26.    Archer Fine Transfers reacted to a post in a topic: Fixing uneven wing root gap with scotch tape
  27.    Archer Fine Transfers reacted to a post in a topic: Fixing uneven wing root gap with scotch tape
  28. Archer Fine Transfers
    If you are building the Trumpeter SBD you will encounter the infamous uneven wing to fillet gap. Other kits may have the same issue so this can pertain to your build too. Filling this seam, sanding and re-scribing isn't something I'm very comfortable doing, especially the scribing part. I suck at scribing. A lot is made of this gap flaw and if you’re going for good basic construction, it has to be fixed. Please note that this is my SBD mule. Quite by accident I discovered that Tamiya white putty won’t stick to clear Scotch tape - the glossy stuff, not
  29.    Archer Fine Transfers reacted to a post in a topic: 1/32 Trumpeter SBD-5 Dauntless in New Zealand markings w/ full Archer rivet replacement - DONE
  30. Archer Fine Transfers
    +100!
  31.    Archer Fine Transfers reacted to a post in a topic: 1/32 Trumpeter SBD-5 Dauntless in New Zealand markings w/ full Archer rivet replacement - DONE
  32. Archer Fine Transfers
    If it doesn't go down wet, yes I would. You need enough thinner to not only carry the paint from the airbrush to the model, but also wet the layer underneath. Regardless, I always hose down my paint when finished. I love the sheen.
  33. Archer Fine Transfers
    As you discovered when doing the fuselage, it's not dust - it's lack of adhesion. It's too late now, but in the future apply a wet coat of thinner over everything to insure a molecular bond between the paint layers. It's the beautiful thing about lacquers - their property of being able to re-wet and bond between layers, not to mention the smooth sheen achievable.
  34. Archer Fine Transfers
    Alclad Aqua Gloss
  35. Archer Fine Transfers
    A glossy surface is preferable, but lately I've discovered that brushing a little gloss clear acrylic where the decal will go works surprisingly well. I've tried Future, Ammo and Aqua Gloss. Of those three Aqua Gloss is best, even sucked the decal down into recessed rivets. Do a test to see if it will work for you.
  36. Archer Fine Transfers
    I may be mistaken, but I believe that recess inside the "Z" is actually a hole used somehow to facilitate lifting the aircraft. I know it's late in the game but you might consider opening it up. I usually just see guys paint it black, but that may look awkward next to the black lettering.
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