Applying Decals

[Richard H]

Hi all

Right, this is probably a really silly question but how do you apply decals to a canopy. I have finished my Raptor 50 Titan build which is going to have a fuselage fitted over the next couple of weeks but I thought it would be nice to get the canopy decorated for its maiden flight this weekend.

Thanks

Richard

[Aidi]

Take your time, peal a bit of the backing off and locate it correctly, then whilst pulling the rest of the backing off remove all air bubbles by rubbing with your finger or a cloth.

Cut a bit of the spare from the decals sheet and practice first so you can perfect the technique. Oh, and make sure the surface of the canopy is clean of oil etc. A bit of sugical alcohol should do the job.

A bit of time and care and you'll be fine.

Rgds
Aidi

[Tim Procter]

With the T-Rex high vis decals the instructions tell you to apply them in warm soapy water so they spread even over the canopy then wait for it to dry.

[Richard H]

Thanks guys. I don't think they peel, although I could be wrong as usual lol.

Will have a dable after tea.

[daren]

As it's a raptor,

You need to clean the release agent from the canopy using a scouring pad, take your time otherwise the stickers won't stick,

next fill the sink/bowl with warm soapy water, make your fingers wet and dip the sticker in the water, then place on canopy, if it's in the wrong place you can peel it off,

When you're happy with it's position using a towel rub the sticker from the centre towards the edge this will remove the soapy water that's trapped underneath.

[Richard H]

My apologies Aidi, they do peel off.

Are they stickers or do you do as Tim suggested and use warm soapy water?

[Steve]

Use warm soapy water to apply the stickers. You'll be able to move them around and get them in the right place and the warmth of the water will help to soften the sticker and make it go around very slight curves without wrinkling.

[Tim Procter]

Use warm soapy water to apply the stickers. You'll be able to move them around and get them in the right place and the warmth of the water will help to soften the sticker and make it go around very slight curves without wrinkling.

You worded that better than me Steve.

Same result.

[Steve]

You worded that better than me Steve.

Same result.

But how would I know, I never apply the decals any more, as you've seen for yourself.

Save them for when you want to sell the heli, and then it's surprising how much a set of new stickers on an old canopy spruces it up and makes it look fresh.

[Richard H]

Thank you all.

Right, lets see what mess I make of this lol.

[Tim Procter]

Thank you all.

Right, lets see what mess I make of this lol.

Can't be any worse than Adam made of his..

[AJ Jelly]

Can't be any worse than Adam made of his..

Hang on how did I get dragged in to this?

Will have a new canopy for it soon

[Richard H]

Can't be any worse than Adam made of his..

You wanna bet

I hate putting these things on. The first two I did with soapy water and they wont stick properly. The others are going on without water and sticking better.

Thank god a fuselage is going on this. I have a new found appreciation for painted canopys even more now!!

[Adrian]

ive just been applying red strips to my lama blades ,using sign writing vinell

[Richard H]

ive just been applying red strips to my lama blades ,using sign writing vinell

Bet that makes what I am doing look like a walk in the park lol