Dainis Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Hi everybody. This is my first post on lsp. My question involves the application of Uschi and HGW wood grain decals.(In this case WNW Albatros dva). Reading the online instructions for HGW cookie cutter wood grain it sounds like you spray clear directly on the decal sheet. Am I understanding this correctly? Second question: Is one product more user friendly than another. I ask this because I found that not all lozenge decals are created equal.Thanks for any advice you can throw my way. Looking forward to the forum responses. Cheers! BiggTim and EvilCarrot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1to1scale Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I played with both HGW and Aviattic wood grain, honestly, I was not impressed with how they looked. Have you tried hand painting grain with oils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dainis Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 I've only tried interiors imitating with oil wood grain to good effect. What was the biggest issue you found with the decals? Application, realism or just a real pain? Thanks for the reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zank_Frappa Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I really like the uschi ones, but they're the only ones I've used. They were easy to cut out and settled well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I've only tried interiors imitating with oil wood grain to good effect. What was the biggest issue you found with the decals? Application, realism or just a real pain? Thanks for the reply! Realism, they just looked like they were decals. I can see that painting the whole outside of an aircraft would be a pain. I would tell you to try them, you might have better luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHatch Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Uschi wood decals are excellent. My Ba 349 Natter: Jeff, nmayhew, coogrfan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircare84 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) +2 for the Uschi decals. You have to have a painted gloss coat down before you apply the decals. Have not yet tried the HGW decals. Edited March 4, 2018 by aircare84 BlackMikeModels, LSP_K2, coogrfan and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dainis Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Very nice wood grain decal work messrs aircare and Hatch. May I ask what uschi wood grain decals were used on these subjects? And are they transluscent or solid? Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHatch Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 They're translucent. I think I used the Knotless ones, but they are all good. I also find they mould well around curves. Surface is a mixture of Tamiya Radome and Flesh, from what I remember. coogrfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I would really like to know the product codes for these decals because they look great! There re so many woodgrain decals available that I'd like to buy a couple of sheets that I know will be good so airfare and James - which ones ate they? I am looking at the Uschi site and I see 1001 to 1011 - to much choice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 +2 for the Ushci decals. You have to have a painted gloss coat down before you apply the decals. Have not yet tried the HGW decals. That looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircare84 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Thanks 1to1scale! I used Uschi # 1003 'Super Fine Ronny Bar' for the Albatros. Sprayed a light gloss linen coat down prior to the decals. The decals are translucent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I too have heard good stuff about the Uschi, but know nothing of the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dainis Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Any preshading? I can't really tell. How fragile are the uschi decals (prone to ripping, reaction to setting solutions etc)? I'm not a brute but wondering if I need a heads up. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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