Bubba Kingfloat Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Evening all, I picked up the 25th Anniversary edition of Dragon's 1/700 HMS Invincible at a swap meet this weekend; this may be my first ship build since the 80's. The kit's decent overall but wow! Those raised lines on the deck are...very retro! I know I could mask and paint all of the stripes when it's time to do so, but aftermarket decals would sure be great. Can anyone point me toward a set that could at least complete the skimpy kit decals? - I'm looking for the 1982 time period, of course - Even a generic set would help. Maybe this will convince me to move up to 1/350th where my choices look a bit more varied. Thanks, Paolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 It's something these models are needing and it's why l have never built these ships in 1/700 .l have built the Airfix 1/350 and it would great if these decals were available in 1/700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Mask & paint is your only option, I think. I have done it for Ark in 1/350, so it is possible. Not for the faint-hearted in 1/700, though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) I have a Revel version of Invincible in my stash. It is my intention of getting hold of a generic decal sheet of white fine lines for doing the Flightdeck. I have seen these around, I have found some on Hannants website https://www.hannants.co.uk/search/index.php?setPerPage=25&product_type_id=1855&product_category_id=102&search_direction=asc&pageID=4. Edited January 22, 2016 by Paul E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Kingfloat Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Thanks for the input everyone. I was sure it would be more work than some other kits, but then that's real modeling right? Paul E.: I have quite the stash of white and yellow stripe decals from railroad models, so that's an idea. I foresee lots of straightedge use in my future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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