1:72 Riveting Rectangles, Rounded Rectangles and Ovals WHITE (Size 0.10 mm / Gap 0.4 mm)

What the set is for

The small raised items on the surface of a real aircraft, that is, rivet heads, doublers and covers, are scribed into plastic only with difficulty and are even harder to line up into regular rows. Riveting decals get around that work: the items come already lined up in regular rows on a film and are merely transferred onto the model. This sheet carries rectangles, rectangles with rounded corners and ovals in a white version, in a size of 0.10 mm and with a gap of 0.4 mm between the items, and it is prepared for 1:72 scale.

How the elements are applied

These are classic waterslide decals. First spray the surface of the model and go over it with a gloss clear coat, so that no air bubbles stay under the film. Cut the section you need out as close to the edge as possible, soak it in lukewarm water for a few seconds and let it stand until the backing paper releases. Move the items into place, line them up into a row and press the water out from under them with a soft cloth or a cotton swab. A decal softener will settle the film onto curved areas and down to the edges of panels.

Work tips

Work in short sections; a longer strip is harder to line up and breaks easily. Mark the position of the rows on the model in advance with a pencil or masking tape. Once dry and sealed with a matte clear coat, the items blend into the surface and only their relief is left, so they can be painted over together with the surrounding area.

Who it is for

For the modeler who wants legible riveting in small scale without scribing and drilling. The set does not contain the model, paints, clear coats or a decal softener, unless stated otherwise.