discussion Airscale Decals

[BarryW]

Some help please...


I have bought some Airscale decals, the individual instruments and dials, for my 1/32 scale HK M Mossie.


I have seen somewhere that there is some kind of hole punch people use for these to seperate them from the sheet. I am unable to find the right tool online. Can anyone point me in the right direction. All the dials of course are different sizes and quite close together on the sheet.

 

[john i am]

http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/draper-hole-punch-and-eyelet-plier-kit/567280-1000


Hope this maybe of some use Barry cheers John

 

[BarryW]

Thanks John, the only issue I can see is whether it will reach the 'inner' dials on the sheet as it seems a somewhat short distance from the 'bite' to the hinge. I have seen some photos of punches that are just vertical tools with interchangeable 'bits' that can reach anywhere. I have just been unable to find them to buy.

 

[Guest]

Probably looking for something like this http://www.micromark.com/micro-punch-set,8603.html not easy to find in the UK but cost a fortune. Read an article on the tinterweb ages ago where someone made a set using drill bits. They drilled the base and guide plate first then cut down the drill bits and ground the shank end flat to become the punch end.

 

[Guest]

Forgot to add, I did a cockpit with these decals but I just cut them out with a scalpel. After applying them, Microsol took care of any backing film issues.

 

[BarryW]

You are right that is more like it, though not the one I remember seeing. Too pricey to be worth it, that one. Failing to find another solution I will use a scalpel. Not starting the model for a while so there is still time. Getting the key to the new house next week and it wont be for a few months before my man-cave is ready. I am getting itchy fingers, hence my forard planning for the build.....


Thank you Graham