Top Flite TOPA0955 - Manual (Page 27)

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APPLY THE DECALS
We have included three different trim schemes for this
model, giving you some flexibility in the final look of
the model . Please refer to the sketches on this page
for the placement of the major decals .
1 . Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the
decals from the sheet .
2 . Be certain the model is clean and free from oily
fingerprints and dust . Prepare a dishpan or small
bucket with a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm
water—about one teaspoon of soap per gallon of
water . Submerse the decal in the soap and water
and peel off the paper backing .
Note: Even though
the decals have a “sticky-back” and are not the
water transfer type, submersing them in soap &
water allows accurate positioning and reduces air
bubbles underneath .
3 . Position the decal on the model where desired .
Holding the decal down, use a paper towel to wipe
most of the water away .
4 . Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to
squeegee remaining water from under the decal .
Apply the rest of the decals the same way .
Before the war was over, a total of 15,579
Thunderbolts were built, about two-thirds of which
reached operational squadrons overseas .
Trim Scheme 1 Trim Scheme 3
Trim Scheme 2