Print Scale 72-081 1/72 Lockheed PV1 Ventura Decals

Type: water-slide decals

1. PV-1, Bu No 34741, flown by LT Bill Scarborough of VB-144 on glidebombing and low-level attacks against Japanese bases in the Marshall Islands. Squadron operated from Tarawa and Roi-Namur, January to September 1944

2. PV-1 No. 145 Bomber Reconnaissance Sq.,RCAF, Torbay, Newfoundland 1943

3. PV-1,GR V 2263 endured a wheels up landing at RCAF Port Hardy, in British Columbia, on 2 February 1944

4. PV-1 'Black 125-B-6' flown by Lt Tom Kinaszczuk, VB-125, , Argentia, Newfoundland, 27 April 1943

5. PV-1 Bu No 33253 flown by J H Wehman, VMF(N)-531,Russell and Treasury Islands,South Pacific, February 1944

6. PV-1,Bu No48891, VB-135, LT ?Butch? Mason, Attu, 1944

7. PV-1 2195 of No 149 Sqn, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, 1943

8. PV-1 ?White 34 ?of No 1 Bombing Operational Training Unit, Ohakea, New Zealand 1945 No 1 BTU was assigned the task of training crews for all bomber reconnaissance squadron. Based at Ohakea, the unit performed this function until June 1945, when it began training transport crews

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.