Pippa Mann 2.0

[racermagic]

Having a small issue with getting cf decals to lay as i would wish. I used micro scale micro set.  Scale motorsports #1020 as i have on Alonso. Indycals was out so i went to ebay. 
 Got it to lay ok in some spots, not so ok in the bumps or curves. As in were the floor meets the sidepod. Car is not finished but coming around the corner. What a difference leaving the cock pit bare and no inside stones. I also am needing to sand out those mold lines. Touch up some bumper cf and paint the inside of the bumpers ( wont miss you) . But its working on it. Car is a 2012 car? Was signed at StPete this March. 
 I know gws is on vacay, but it gives me time to compile a few odds and ends peices i need. Anyone done inside pink stones? ( probably a dumb question)  I dont think i have seen one of these modded with them. Trans paint is getting closer, but still needs a bit of help. 
 Anyway, here is My Pippa 2.0.I want to do better on these floor inserts ( suprised they are metal) as i have a TK & a RHR i would like to bring closer to race day look. I think RHR needs it. Tk i would have to check. Either way, this floor is meh. Find another practice goat, as i need to fine tune this before i throw it on the 500 winners.  Comments welcome....

[clm1545]

Looking good! You will have better luck with Solvaset IMO.

[alterrenner]

I agree, Solvaset works miracles!
I have had the occasional "won't stick" decals problem, but a little white glue (Elmer's) slipped underneath has always taken care of it.
Apply it with a sewing needle.
Great looking model.

--Frank

[sandysixtysfan]

Good looking model. Micro Set is a 'wetting agent' used when first applying the decal. Micro Sol is their 'softening solution' which will help the decal conform to the surface shape. It works well but is not as strong as SolvaSet which is the Nuclear Option of softners. It's been known to disintegrate some decals. Future Floor coating (now Pledge) works good for getting decals to stick. As it dries it will pull the decal down somewhat and acts as an adhesive also.
Getting decals to conform to compound curves is a bear! One thing that seems to work here is to soak the decal in warm water first then use a combination of a softener, either Micro Sol or SolvaSet, and heat. I use a small, cheap travel hair dryer on the decal while applying softener. BE CAREFUL here! Probably shouldn't use your wife's 900 amp mega dryer. Don't get the dryer too close or for too long or... I just used this technique to get some old, thick Monogram decals to lay over the curves of a stock car.

HTH, Sandy

[racermagic]

Imgur app is being a buttwad right now so i'll post another pic later.
 Sewing needle. I never EVER would have thought of that. I have been using Elmers as i learned on this board that instant glues will catalyze the paint and ruin it. Elmers is holding my antenna's. Works great!
 Thank you for the declaration on the solvents. I will try Solvaset.  The future wax trick is something i have heard of. Thing is, i know some dont like it for various reasons. 
 Sandy's tip is well heeded. I am not yet quite combfortable going the pledge direction. Knowing others use it does leave the option. 
 Heat would have to be applied sparingly. 
 A lil more experience and perhaps i'll try that tip with the heat. 
 Thank you for your advice. Its great!! 
 

[clm1545]

As far as the heat, you can wet a cloth with very hot water, ring it out to damp, and press it on the decal. As to the Future, it's the safest clear you can use, but it can yellow a bit after some time. Clean up is just soap, and water.

[racermagic]

Dec 29, 2017 15:30:16 GMT -5 clm1545 said:

As far as the heat, you can wet a cloth with very hot water, ring it out to damp, and press it on the decal. As to the Future, it's the safest clear you can use, but it can yellow a bit after some time. Clean up is just soap, and water.



 The yellowing. I'm unsure how bad and im sure from situation to situation it could vary.  Perhaps i can see some in May ( at the show)as i will be home for the 500.
 I know i have read some that refuse to use it. Not saying im that crowd, i just would feel more comfortable with it if i saw some aged work.  
 Heck, it could be not that bad. I would prefer to see some examples. 
 Im enjoying learning this. I havent done models and such for ages. We all had to grow up( and just didnt have time) and now forced retired i have time to enjoy these things again.  Perhaps a model rocket or two which is where i really started. But i love these Indy cars too much. All years. Its all good stuff.
 Watching Drums01 and Harveythedog ( two for exa mple) take miscellaneous parts and create beautiful models is creation at its core. Making their own molds and adding their smarts and experience is awesome. If i can get HALF as good as them.... I'll feel like i'll have atleast achieved something in the hobby. I made myself better.  Thanks again for any and all tips. You guys know. Ill try imgur later as Pippa 2.0 is getting near turn 4. Then its likely back to painting Fernando's rabbit ears. Or something fun.

[racermagic]

Closing in. Atleast until i get a tech sticker & maybe some inside pink stones. Leaving cockpit plain. Sits next to the '17 car and you can really notice.  Also do something about the fuel buckeyes.