1/72 Fairey Barracuda Decals

Type: water-slide decals

1. Fairey Barracuda Mk.ll P9857:G of 822 Squadron, FAA, based in southern India early in 1944.

2. Fairey Barracuda Mk.lll ME 248:17K of 815 Squadron, FAA, based at RNAS Rattay in 1945.Note C1 roundels above wings.

3. Fairey Barracuda Mk.ll DR 116:R3S of 710 Squadron, FAA, based at RNAS Ronaldsway, August 1945.

4. Fairey Barracuda Mk.ll PM954:R1C of 814 Squadron, from HMS Venerable, ashore at RNAS Katakarunda, Ceylon, in 1945.

5. Fairey Barracuda Mk.ll BV760:P of 1700 Squadron, FAA, at RNAS Katukurunda, Ceylon, in November-December 1945.

6. Fairey Barracuda Mk.ll PM953:371-A of 812 Squadron, FAA, on board HMS Vengeance, British Pacific Fleet, flown by Lt P.Poole in December 1945.

7. Fairey Barracuda Mk.lll RK479:302 Q of HMS Illustrious Ship?s Flight visiting Oslo, Norway, in 1948.Overall Navy Blue.

8. Fairey Barracuda Mk.lll possibly ME187:311-JP of 815 Squadron, FAA, ased at RNAS St. Merryn in 1947-49.

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.