1/32 P-47 Thunderbolt Part 1 Decals

"Wela Kahoe" P-47C-5-RE, serial number 41-6538. 334th FS, 4th FG, 8th Air Force. Shared by Capt. Bill Hollander and Capt. Stanley Anderson. Based at Debden, England, January, 1944. Finished in Olive Drab and Neutral Gray. Note early style cowl flaps, Curtiss Electric narrow blade propeller, and no wing pylons.

"Eileen" P-47-D-11-RE, serial number 42-75429. 84th FS, 78th FG, 8th Air Force. Flown by 1st Lieutenant Frank Oiler. Based at Duxford, England in early Summer, 1944. Finished in Olive Drab and Neutral Gray with cleanly applied invasion stripes on undersides of wing and rear fuselage. Cutback cowl flaps, centerline and wing racks fitted. Curtiss Electric narrow blade propeller.

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.