As part of my current WW1 kick I have acquired a number of Roden and Toko 1/72 kits (Camel 2F1, Albatros D.III s153, various Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutters). The marking choices are interesting but the transfers themselves look very thin. I have seen a number of recent threads that suggest that Roden transfers in particular are as good as unusable. Especially with my glacial rate of construction, I do not want to bring a kit to near-completion only to discover the transfers don't work. The problem is all the more acute given the surprising shortage of aftermarket transfers for mainstream British WW1 subjects.
So:
- Can Roden and Toko transfers ever be used successfully?
- Are there any tips on how to improve the chances of success? (Overpaint with Superscale liquid transfer film? Particular softening/setting solutions to be used/avoided?)
- How are they for colour density? (Some of mine will be applied to a scarlet airframe.)
Or do I have to stick them back in the stash until hell freezes over and I can source some decent aftermarket transfers?