Daz's Maltese Falcon - **FINISHED**

[gnomemeansgnome]

Looks good Daren.

[DazDaMan]

Cheers.

I started putting the squadron codes on last night, but the bloody things broke up as soon as you looked at them! I got them on, however, so the next thing is to paint them the right colour.

Methinks, though, that I should paint the serial numbers on, rather than try to adapt the numbers from the decal sheet!

[DazDaMan]

The codes are almost done, and the serial number is next. I'm also attempting to hand-paint the scoreboard on the fuel tank cover. Should be fun...!

[gnomemeansgnome]

A coat or two of decal film should prevent the decals from breaking up. I had that problem before I invested in a bottle. The only rub is that you have to trim the decals quite close before wetting and applying them. And if handpainting several tiny Balkan crosses does not appeal to you, I have several 1:72 scale German armour crosses that may be the right size that I can send you in the post.

[DazDaMan]

Thanks for the offer. I would need a lot of them, and they are really small, even at this scale!

[gnomemeansgnome]

How many? 18? I will root around my decal stash and see how many I can cobble up for you should you decide you need them.

[DazDaMan]

I think I counted 21 on the colour profile I looked at in the Osprey Aircraft of the Aces book.

If you have that many, and can spare them, I would sure appreciate the offer!

[gnomemeansgnome]

I will dig into my decal stash and see what I have.

[DazDaMan]

Muchos gracias!

[gnomemeansgnome]

Okay, I have dug them out of the decal stash, and while it seems I have enough for you I am not certain they are suitable. They are in a couple of different styles and average 1/8" by 1/8" so it is hard to say if they would be a ballpark correct size. If you want them I will bung them in the post come Monday.

[DazDaMan]

I'll check the size against the model and let you know ASAP.

[gnomemeansgnome]

Cool. I think many of them can be trimmed to match the smallest ones. I have already basted them in decal film so they ought to behave themselves when applied.

[DazDaMan]

GMG - I reckon those decals should just about work on the Spit. I'll PM you my address.

Cheers!

[gnomemeansgnome]

Do, please and I should be able to send them out today (October 18).

[DazDaMan]

Thanks to Nick's generosity, the small crosses arrived and have been applied. Well, most of them have, as I managed to drop a couple on the floor and the carpet monster got them. Sorry, Nick!

I'm attempting to paint the serial number on, so she is getting there!