Print Scale 48-073 1/48 A-10 Thunderbolt II Decals Part 2

Type: Water-slide decals

1. 78-0582 Alligator Leased from 46th TFTS "BD" A-10A 926 TFG/706 TFS "Cajuns", tail code "NO", NAS New Orleans, LA - King Fahd Airport, Saudi Arabia.

2. Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II 80-0219 509th TFS, 10th TFW, USAF.

3. Fairchild A-10A Warthog 77-0271 706TFS "Cajuns" / 926FG on display at Moody AFB, Georgia in 1992. Shortly afterward she was sent to the 309th AMARG "Boneyard" at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona.

4. A10A 79-0179 of the 74th EFS/332nd AEG, Jacobabad, Pakistan, March 2002.

5. A-10A 81-0954 of the 81st EFS/455 th AEW,Bagram AB, Afghanistan, June 2003.

6. A-10 A 80-0252 of the 75 th EFS/455th AEW, Bagram AB, Afghanistan, February 2005.



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.