Nocoolname Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hi folks! Does anyone know if any company produced a decal for the canopy detonator cord for the 1/48 Tornado, whether part of an AMS set or included within kit decals? I'm having a hard time replicating the cord in paint with my masks producing 'less than optimal' results. Any ideas most welcome. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Most builds I have seen replicate the MDC with thin wire bent to shape and placed very gently into the curved canopy It is a skill I still haven't mastered ...... But when done it looks pretty darned good I doubt if decals would work as well as the 3D effect of thin wire Hope someone can help you out Edited January 3, 2017 by perdu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBP1538 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 hour ago, perdu said: Most builds I have seen replicate the MDC with thin wire bent to shape and placed very gently into the curved canopy It is a skill I still haven't mastered ...... But when done it looks pretty darned good I doubt if decals would work as well as the 3D effect of thin wire Hope someone can help you out This fellow has executed this technique very well... Beyond my skill level, but really impressive results! http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=159&t=1362582&i=320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks folks! I was going to try for a compromise - the det cord fashioned from styrene 'wire'. Plan would be to fix it using clear fix or another canopy suitable cement. Unfortunately the plan is now on hold since I managed to accidentally split the canopy and now have to source a replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Update! I've found that the Xtradecal Tornado stencil set has decals for the det cord. I needed a complete set of stencils anyway so I've ordered a set and will give the decal version a try first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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