Rob's Waterloo 'dogfight double' *DNF*

[Old_Tonto]

Have you tried this?

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/pra ... ordon-.asp

[rob_van_riel]

Have you tried this?

Nope. I suspect scale problems, and besides, that Black Watch, not Gordon

(being pedantic for laughs here, but it is true about the tartan)

[splash]

I really like you out of the box thinking when you get a problem.

Regards Splash

[rob_van_riel]

I really like you out of the box thinking when you get a problem.

All modeling takes place out of the box; it's hard to build a kit inside the box (apologies to Groucho Marx)

Also, not wanting to sound outrageously PC, they're not problems, they're challenges; the main distinction being that if I get fed up with a challenge, I can redirect it to the trashcan. If only problems would go away that easily...

Of course, I'm usually too stubborn to take the trashcan option, but that's another matter

[splash]

[rob_van_riel]

The next test will be to zig-zag a section of foil to 90 degree angles, decal it in that shape, and then complete the folding and fanning.

OK, that didn't work. I couldn't get the decal to lie down into the folds without putting some pressure on, and putting pressure on deformed the folds. I'll have to see if I can do the complete folding process with the decal in place, which is a rather scary concept Fresh test piece being prepared right now..

[Old_Tonto]

Keep going, you will sort it.

[Purplethistle]

It might be an idea to cut the decal into vertical strips for the pleated area at the back if that is where you are having trouble getting the decal to settle, the decals would probably be a lot easier to work with if only having to make one fold or turn. Also, the joins could be hidden deep in the pleats.

[rob_van_riel]

Sorry folks, definately DNF for me. The Meteors took priority..

Continuation axpected soon at http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=11900

[Stuart]

No worries Rob - thanks for taking part!