SteveT
SMF Supporter
I'd like to have thought most paints for models were impervious to water!!!! Is this a new phenomena?Which kind of paint did you use on the model, anyway? I ask because I’ve never had model paint run like that from plain water going over it.
Yes the latest image that decal was just tap water. no decalfixI’m at a loss to be honest. X-20A has alcohol in it so paint thinned with that should not have problems with finger oils. No idea what is going on here……. to be certain, that decal was put on with just water wasn’t it??
Very wise words! Stick with it SteveI know it's going backwards but maybe it's better to resolve the issue with this kit to ensure trouble free modelling on your next.
It's funny you mentioned 1/72 kits. I did a 1/72 helicopter a month back and then I decided 1/72 kits were too small for me but I had bought another one.Maybe buy a few cheap 1/72 kits.
Don’t worry about the cockpit or other details etc but just build, prime and decal to get some practice.
No massive demoralisation if they don’t go to plan and it will be good practice to develop your skill set.
Geoff.
Don't give up Steve, I'm sure we have all thought that at some point. I cant do 1/72 anymore too small , keep at it.It can't be residual decalfix as I always tried to add decals in areas I'd not used before. It went, underside wing, upper wing, fuselage.
as for this model, well I don't see the point in stripping it and repainting it as I've now ruined/destroyed/lost many of the decals as I tried to apply them in different areas and each one did this.
I think this model has come to an end now, it's a shame to leave a lovely Spitfire like this but I'm not going into buying new decalsets etc. I've been talking to other
people about this and they say Humbrol is the problem, I'm really not so sure and don't want to blame them if the issue is me.
I'll be honest, I'm going to take a day or two to consider if I want to continue or just sell all my stuff and give up, sorry if that sounds bad but it's where I am right now.
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