Print Scale 72-203 1/72 Wet Decals - Douglas C-54 Skymaster

Type: water-slide decals

1. VC-54E (ex C-54E-15-DO) Unit: Washington Air National Guard. Serial: 44-9117 (c/n.27343) C-54E modified to VC-54E staff-transport. To Canadian civil registry as C-GQIC. With Buffalo Airways since November 7th, 2000.

2. R5D-2 Unit: US Navy. Serial: BuNo.56511. After 1962, the Douglas R5D-2 Skymaster (BuAer.Nr.56511) was converted in C-54Q and engaged by US Navy to long-distance flights in the end of sixties. This machine used to base at Philippines, at Island, in London and Hong-Kong.

3. C-54A-1-DO Unit: USAF. Serial: 2107443 (42-107443, c/n.7462). This a/c wore typical early painting scheme Olive Drab / Neutral grey. After the war it served with FAMA and Faucett civil airlines. On December 30th, 1976 its career breaks because of flying accident.

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 softener is also recommended at this stage. After applying softener, 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.