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Re: Albatros D.XI first prototype (Karaya 1/48)
« Reply #105 on: February 05, 2012, 10:56:35 PM »
Huh.. Bad thing.. :(
But i have no doubt that you will fix that,and kit looks nice for now. ;)
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Re: Albatros D.XI first prototype (Karaya 1/48)
« Reply #106 on: February 06, 2012, 05:15:59 PM »
Well, I'm considering the situation: to continue, or back on the shelves for a long while...
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Re: Albatros D.XI first prototype (Karaya 1/48)
« Reply #107 on: February 06, 2012, 08:21:06 PM »
My opinion is that the best thing is to finish it, as fast as you can. If you put it on shelf,it will still torture you, it's better to finish it. ;)
Finish it now, and you can never to see it again. :))
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Re: Albatros D.XI first prototype (Karaya 1/48)
« Reply #108 on: February 06, 2012, 08:33:18 PM »
It's also true... ;)
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Re: Albatros D.XI first prototype (Karaya 1/48)
« Reply #109 on: February 06, 2012, 11:17:16 PM »
I have not worked with Techmod decals as yet, so this is just an idea I had--would spraying the overall sheet with clear lacquer or varnish help with the brittleness? I realize it's too late for the problem you've already had but I use this method with great success on very old decal sheets.

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Re: Albatros D.XI first prototype (Karaya 1/48)
« Reply #110 on: February 07, 2012, 05:32:45 PM »
Quote from: Second Air Force on February 06, 2012, 11:17:16 PM
I have not worked with Techmod decals as yet, so this is just an idea I had--would spraying the overall sheet with clear lacquer or varnish help with the brittleness? I realize it's too late for the problem you've already had but I use this method with great success on very old decal sheets.

Scott

You're right Scott; I knew that but have completely forgotten to use varnish...
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Re: Albatros D.XI first prototype (Karaya 1/48)
« Reply #111 on: February 10, 2012, 09:17:07 PM »
Decision has fallen: the kit is back on the shelves; probably definitively.

I've tried to repair the decals, but I'm not satisfied with the result...

Bad decals.
Too much bubbles in the resin.
Some bat fittings.

I have no more fun with that kit since along moment; and so many other ones that are awaiting to be build, and that will give me real pleasure.

But I have no regret at all; what is positive is the good plywood rendering obtained with yellow acrylic and oil paint.

Let's go to new adventures! ;)
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Re: Albatros D.XI first prototype (Karaya 1/48)
« Reply #112 on: February 10, 2012, 09:57:16 PM »
Good decision, no need to fight in every battle
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Re: Albatros D.XI first prototype (Karaya 1/48)
« Reply #113 on: February 11, 2012, 12:50:49 AM »
Yep, sometimes the model wins these contests. I've got my share of such projects on the shelves, too!
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Re: Albatros D.XI first prototype (Karaya 1/48)
« Reply #114 on: February 11, 2012, 02:23:12 AM »
Well,anyway,this is good decision. ;) Hardly wait to see new kits! :-tri
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Re: Albatros D.XI first prototype (Karaya 1/48)
« Reply #115 on: February 11, 2012, 08:21:08 AM »
Thank you for understanding, mates! :-ok
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