1/72 Wet Decals - Douglas A-1 Skyraider Part 2

Type: water-slide decals

1. AD-1 VA-4B, US Navy Serial: 408/F (BuNo.09192) CVB-42 USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, circa 1948."CVB-42 USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, circa 1949.

2. AD-3 "Hefty Betty" VA-923, US Navy Serial: 504/D (BuNo.122737) CV-31 USS Bon Homme Richard, Korea, October 1951.

3. AD-4 VA-194, US Navy Serial: 411/B (BuNo.123811) CV-45 USS Valley Forge, Korea, 1951.

4. AD-1 VA-64, US Navy Serial: 417/C (BuNo.09283) CVB-43 USS Coral Sea, 1948.

5. AD-3 VMA-121 Wolf Raiders , USMC Serial: 21/AK (BuNo.122743) Pkhokhang airfield, Korea, 1953.

6. AD-4N "Janet" VMC-1, USMC Serial: 3/RM (BuNo.125723). This aircraft was based at K-16 (Seoul), South Korea during Korean Conflict. All markings were subdued in light blue for night operations. The nickname 'Janet' appeared on the starboard side of the engine cowling. It was unclear if this name was also on the port cowling side.

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 softener is also recommended at this stage. After applying softener, 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.