Lozenge Camo Decals

[Fifer54]

I'm building a Toko 1/72 Hansa-Brandenburg W29 for the Great War GB, and I need to apply lozenge camo to the upper

surfaces. There are decals provided with the kit, but I'm a little uncertain of how to use them! Do I just treat them like any

other decal, or are there any special techniques involved? I've sanded down the wing surfaces to reduce the rib effect, and

restored the surface. Now, I know I need a gloss surface to apply the decals to, can I get away with applying gloss varnish

(whether from Humbrol or Revell, or Microscale straight to bare plastic, or do I need a primer coat of paint?

When they're applied and dry, do I need to seal the edges with a varnish coat, or should I paint the entire surface with a

matt coat to finish it? Should I use setting solutions with these decals?

Sorry to go on so much, but I've never used these sort of "whole surface" decals and I feel a complete and utter !

[Deon]

Mad Nurse Gaz

Id coat the airframe with a primer for sure, then a nice shiny gloss coat. let it cure for 24 hrs, give it a dust then apply your lozenge with micro sol/ set or Mr Mark Softer (test it out on a bit of spare first), but be sure to check the orientation, some of them need to be applied diagonally . Most of all , take your time and leave sections to dry overnight if neccesary. wear cotton or latex gloves( without chalk) - to save leaving fingerprints onyour soft and settling decals. Once its all done you might have rib tapes to apply, so start all over again!

[Fifer54]

Thanks very much for that. It seems as though it's like I thought, just treat them as normal decals, only big and awkward!

Watch my build thread in the Great War GB for progress!