Doolittle decals done

Yes, I’m still in the mood to apply decals after I put the lozenge on my Fokker D. VII.

These decals were a snap. The only stenciling was the data block under the pilot’s window. I had to slice them in a couple places over the panel lines, and use a compass needle on the rivets here and there. The red prop warning band went on straight as soon as I applied it. These always concern me, and I was pleasantly surprised. The decals are printed by MicroScale, and the yellow is nice and opaque, as is the white.

The kit is Accurate Miniatures 1/48, built using Eduard PE and Squadron vac canopies


It won’t be long now. I still have metallics to paint (main gear legs, engines, bombay door and wheel cover interiors). Looks like I’ll be done before the 64th anniversary of the Raid on Tokyo.

Pix,

The decal job looks great! I would have said they were painted on rather than being decals! I can’t wait to see the finished product; I’ll probably be starting mine in the near future, using your work as a benchmark! Thanks for sharing!

Brian [C):-)]

Still looking good. Shouldn’t be long now before we can see pictures of the completed model.

I really want to do this kit too. Great job so far. Your canopy fit is superb. I have canopy issues (I hate them) so I pay attention to others.Keep it up!

Pix, you’re doin great. The only gripe i have about Accurate Miniatures decals is the lack of stencils. Oh well, Maybe I can make my own! Great work though, you’re doin Jimmy Doolittle proud!

Thanks Brian, Berny, Wulf, and RadMax !

Wulf - these canopies are vacs, which alwats require trimming to get a good fit. I’m not completely satisfied with the fit in a couple places, so I’ll probably rework them a little.

RadMax - pics I’ve seen of the Doolittle Raiders don’t show much in the way of stencils. I’ve heard some say that the birds were freshly painted before they were put aboard the Hornet. There are some photos that clearly show overpainted areas, and some aircraft appear to have slight chipping on their topsides. If I have to choose between words and photos, I’ll take the photos any time.

Thanks again !

Looking good Pix. Keep us posted.

Regards, Rick

Yeah that’s probably a good piece of advice, Pix. Say, the kit doesn’t have enlarged flaps like the raiders had does it?

Very nice, Pix. Once you;ve put your finishing touches on, the whole plane will come alive. You should have called this post a “teaser”, becuase I’m getting anxious now!