Posted by Bruce Beveridge on January 31, 1999 at 21:48:58 in 199.179.160.138:
In Reply to: An earlier message.... posted by Gary Ayers on January 31, 1999 at 20:14:16:
They're not done yet. Since I'm not going to add a bunch of extras like I did on the 1/570th decals I'll probably go with 5 or 6 bucks. I will add the life boat gunwales and possibly doors. I want to make a set that fits the models window openings. I will keep the mullions in where the model doesn't have them so you'd have to glue in a strip for a mullion if you want. In some parts of the model the mullions are in the wrong spot. It's just a mess. When they're done I hope to achieve a product that makes it easier for the modeler to paint that horrible outside edge. The decal will give you that outside edge but you'll have to match the decal brown color and paint the insides yourself. I'll never get the decals to wrap around into the inside corners and such, Do you understand what I'm saying here? On the other hand I will attempt to make a corresponding set ( included ) that will be correct for the scale. I don't know if this is locked in stone because in order to use these you would have to apply them to acetate and then cut them out very carefully and apply the acetate over the plastic walls. This may require cutting some of the plastic out behind to make it correct. I am going to silkscreen the Verandah cafe' and palm court windows in white. Again, I am still deciding whether I should just keep the set "made for the model" of if there would be enough interest to make an extra set in correct scale. Better yet, maybe I'll make them correct in design but skew them to fit the model. That way the modeler can do what he pleases. To add mullions or not to add mullions.
I have been real busy with my 1/570th decals and I'm trying to get a sample (built right out of the box) model done. The only adjustments I'll make are some rigging and the A deck promenade. I'm going to take pictures of this to display and help advertise the decals. I want to spur more interest in the Revell model. I think it is a great way of practicing for the Minicraft. I'll advise when the 1/350th decals are done and I promise soon.
Bruce