Barracuda BC-72003 1/72 P-47 Thunderbolt Part 3 Decals

"Schmaltzie" P-47D-30-RE, serial number 44-20866 57th FG, 65th FS, 12th Air Force. Flown by Lt. F.J. Middleton. Based in Southern Italy, Summer, 1944. Weathered, dusty natural metal finish with faded, worn black or dark OD anti-glare panel. Spoked wheels appear to be fitted, wing racks with 500 lb. bombs and centerline teardrop shaped P-51 drop tank. Curtiss Electric paddle prop.

"Sleepy Jean III" P-47D-28-RA, Serial number 42-28641. 395th FS, 368th FG, 9th Air Force. Flown by Lt. Bill Wayland Based at St. Dizier, France. Spring of 1945. Wayland is credited with 4 victories; 2 Bf-109s and 2 Fw-190s. Polished but dirty natural metal finish with semi gloss red trim. Dark olive drab or faded black anti glare panel. Plain wheel hubs with red centers. Wing and centerline racks fitted. Dirt spattered lower rear fuselage. Curtiss paddle bladed prop. Note non standard star and bars on fuselage.

"Eileen" P-47-D-11-RE, serial number 42-75429 84th FS, 78th FG, 8th Air Force. Flown by 1st Lieutenant Frank Oiler. Based at Duxford, England in early Su mmer, 1944. Finished in Olive Drab and Neutral Gray with cleanly applied invasion stripes on undersides of wing and rear fuselage. Cutback cowl flaps, centerline and wing racks fitted. Curtiss Electric narrow blade propeller.

How to apply water-slide decals:
1. Preparation: to achieve better result, a gloss or semi-gloss coat is very important. It will make a smooth layer which the decals will suction to and make it much easier to apply and set them.
2. Cut out the decal you need (do it on cutting mat)
3. Grab the decal with tweezers, place it on the surface of the water and leave it for about 20 seconds.
4. Remove the decal from the water and place it on paper towel to remove any excess water.
5. Apply decal solution to the part where the decal is to be placed.
6. Slide the decal off the backing paper on to the model. Using a paint brush or cotton bud is a good way to do this without damaging the decal.
7. Use the brush, knife or cotton bud to position the decal. Using your paper towel, gently dab the decal and soak up the excess water (decal softner is also recommended at this stage. After applying softner, the decal will suction to the part and flatten out smooth.)
8. When the decal is completely dry, give another coat of varnish or Klear/Future to seal it.