Decals
With Geoff Coughlin
Target project: Westland Scout AH.1 helicopter
Kit: 1:72 scale by LF Models
Here’s a couple of photos of the real thing for reference – have a good look at the roundel on the fuselage side…
Notice how the roundel crosses the red/blue markings and this is where you can run into real problems when adding your rounded decal. The problem arises when the white printed on the decal carrier film is not solid enough and is slightly translucent. When you apply the decal it will then be very obvious that it is a decal! You’ll be able to see the red and blue lines, albeit faintly through the white of the roundel decal – not good.
You can of course leave it as is but honestly, is this the final look you want? In my experience, it’s a bit like a picture hanging on a wall that isn’t straight, whenever you look at it you can’t help but keep noticing that it isn’t straight, rather than enjoying looking at the picture itself.