Echelon Fine Details ALT352015 Decals for 1/35 Lees & Grants (North Africa & Europe)

Water-slide Decals

One of Montgomery's tank, the more interestly marked and colourful of the two, "Monty", is covered in this set, along with another HQ 8th Army Grant.

Next comes the 2nd AD (US) Lee, in reverse coloured air-force circle and stars, with prominent turret alpha-numerics, as seen during training at Fort Benning.

Out of the ordinary and slightly rare is a Lee in British camouflage and markings, "BATTLESHIP II". This is a command tank fitted with two antennas in odd locations.

To add variety to this set, two Soviet, two US, and German-captured (which can be in pre-captured status) Lees are included .Apart from gun tanks, modellers are treated to two recovery tanks based on the M3 chassis. One, a T2 (US) in Sicily, the other a M31 (French) in Normandy.

How to apply water-slide decals:
1. Preparation: to achieve better result, a gloss or semi-gloss coat is very important. It will make a smooth layer which the decals will suction to and make it much easier to apply and set them.
2. Cut out the decal you need (do it on cutting mat)
3. Grab the decal with tweezers, place it on the surface of the water and leave it for about 20 seconds.
4. Remove the decal from the water and place it on paper towel to remove any excess water.
5. Apply decal solution to the part where the decal is to be placed.
6. Slide the decal off the backing paper on to the model. Using a paint brush or cotton bud is a good way to do this without damaging the decal.
7. Use the brush, knife or cotton bud to position the decal. Using your paper towel, gently dab the decal and soak up the excess water (decal softner is also recommended at this stage. After applying softner, the decal will suction to the part and flatten out smooth.)
8. When the decal is completely dry, give another coat of varnish or Klear/Future to seal it.