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The 'Hey look at this really cool model build I saw' post
pengbuzz replied to Shawn's topic in Model kits
After mine died, I never want to see another Legioss again... 😠 -
I first put them on a used decal sheet to pick up the glue from that. Then, I used Micro-Sol to make them conform (repeated applications, then a hair dryer on low for a few minutes). You can use Elmer's Glue if needbe (watered down a bit). And yeah: it's just the glue turning yellow from UV. Once removed (and new glue applied), they seem to work fine. On really old one, you might want to use Micro-Clear liquid decal film to reduce the risk of shattering.
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No problem MT!! I thought the same thing, then I decided to test one of the "decals" that was just the copyright info for the set (Ertl seemed to be big on that back in the day). It turns out it's the glue for it! On that note: in a pinch, if there isn't much glue left on a used decal sheet, just use a little watered-down Elmer's Glue. And keep in mind: PLENTY OF HOT WATER when trying to get the decals to release and to move around. Also: mind where you have your Micro-Sol bottle. I just lost half a bottle when I accidentally knocked mien over, and that's all I had left in the bottle. I'll have to replace it in 3 months; everything is so expensive now, even white bread is a commodity. O.o
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"Fly faster; I hear banjos...."
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UPDATE: What you've all been waiting for: First, how to rescue 31 year old decals: Soak them in very hot water for 30 minutes, then carefully slide them onto new decal paper (used backing) and swish around with plenty of water to get rid of all the old, yellowed glue (as seen in the first pic!). And now, the pictures: With flash: Without flash: More pics: Wing positions: Helmsman had too much blood wine: Stay tuned...
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Guest starring U2's Bono...
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No, just starting; I need to super-detail this, and I also need to go over it panel by panel with pics of the actual studio model.
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Here's a preview for you:
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Just wait until the next update!
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UPDATE: QAPLA'!!* QaStaHvIS ram, 'ej muSHa'choHtaHvIS, Qagh: YIdoy: ChechwI' 'e' vIchID..... *-
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Mon Mothma having a mon meltdown...
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MT: just to let you know: some members are having issues with wiseguy hobbies filling their orders. If anyone does order from them, they should stick with the ebay store for now:
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I appreciate the sentiment Thom, but there is literally nothing left of the Legioss now. It is in the trash, out in the dumpster, and my new rule is no models molded before 1995. The plastic is just too fragile nowadays. I went through much of this when I redid my Matchbox SDF-1; I disregarded Hasegawa's paint suggestions, as they didn't look right to me. One other thing I would suggest paintwise is to decide at what point in time you decide to show the ship. I chose around just after launch day, as the later appearance would have looked more weathered and faded to me. I also noticed their storm attacker version looked closer to the TV version than their cruiser version did; if they weren't as rare as they are, I'd have suggested using parts from that for the cruiser.
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If memory serves, the Ghorman Massacre was Tarkin landing his ship smack on top of a protesting crowd of people at a starport (from one of the sourcebooks or visual dictionaries, I'm a bit hazy where I first saw it.). Not sure if they'll run with this or do their own version, but it looks like the Massacre is about to become canon on film/ TV.
