Mehusla ALPs Decals - 1/144 scale: Deutsche Luftwaffe Font, Letters & Numbers, for identification marking of WWII German military aircraft - Ref # YK-04
Water-slide decals designed for customising WWII Luftwaffe model aircraft, ranging in size from diminutive Storks to giant Condors. The decals cover the full range of 1/144 models, and many fit selected 1/200, 1/100 and 1/72 models.
For identical decals to fit 1/200 scale models, see elsewhere in my e-bay store.
For historically accurate WWII Luftwaffe "Tail Insignia" & Crosses, see YK-01-1 to YK-01-13
The letter and number decals in this series are provided in black (B), white & colour (C), and outlined (L), to allow completion of aircraft models with factory applied four-digit Stammkennzeichen or operational Verbandkennzeichen. See below advert for typical heights of German aircraft fuselage letters & numbers.
The decals come on pale blue backing paper. This has been stained green on selected images for clarity. I apologise for the poor quality of any images. The actual decals are guaranteed to be crisp and bright.
Summary of Decal Heights Available in this Series Decal Ref Height (mm) Black (B) Colour (C) Lined (L) YK-04-3 2.25 √ YK-04-4-200** 2.52 √ √ √ YK-04-5-200** 2.88 √ √ √ YK-04-6-200** 3.24 √ √ √ YK-04-4 3.50 √ √ √ YK-04-7-200** 3.6 √ YK-04-5 4.00 √ √ √ YK-04-6 4.50 √ √ √ YK-04-7 5.00 √ YK-04-8 7.00 √ ** In 1/200 listing
Available in this listing:
YK-04-3B : 2.25mm Black
YK-04-4B : 3.5mm Black
YK-04-5B : 4mm Black
YK-04-6B : 4.5mm Black
YK-04-7B : 5mm Black
YK-04-8B : 7mm Black
YK-04-4C : 3.5mm Color
YK-04-5C : 4mm Color
YK-04-6C : 4.5mm Color
YK-04-4L : 3.5mm Lined
YK-04-5L : 4mm Lined
YK-04-6L : 4.5mm Lined
The decals are copyright © 1-144Direct, 2014. All rights reserved. They were printed by Y-K Japan using an ALPs printer. This is a five colour device which employs a 5 colour-sheet dot-matrix style printing, enabling the production of excellent white coloured decals on clear film. The decals are produced exclusively for 1/144Direct, e-bay store.
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APPLYING ALPs DECALS
The methods described below are intended for mature, experienced modelers and are unsuitable for children.
If you have long thumb nails, trim short before working with ALPs decals. Surface-printed film-ink may scratch when touched by fingernails!
Before commencing, you may find it helpful to read the general guide in my e-bay store for applying water slide decals by clicking this link : Decal Instructions.
The decals have been printed on full page film using an ALPs. This means that decals should be closely trimmed to remove surplus film before immersing in water.
To avoid trapped air beneath any water slide decal and the resulting unsightly sheen this imparts to your model after any decal dries, before commencing, apply a light coat of high gloss acrylic varnish to the model's surface and leave to dry.
I strongly recommend the use of 'decent' small thin-bladed sharp scissors for cutting out decals. (Course or blunt scissors can leave rough edges on the backing paper/film, which can result in decal 'collapse and death' when trying to remove them from the saturated backing paper.) Alternatively use a very sharp craft knife + shamfer-edged ruler. Cut as close to the decal artwork as possible, leaving the smallest surround of clear film.
It is essential to use 'warm' water to soften water-slide decals. Keep the water warm throughout decaling work. Only soak one decal at a time. Soak each decal for between 10 to 15 seconds, depending on water temperature. If it is not completely mobile after 15 seconds, to avoid the risk of it 'floating off', you can remove decal from water and lay it backing paper down on a dampened sheet of kitchen roll until it is fully mobile. Warning: unless the backing paper is fully saturated and the film adhesive fully softened before you try to slide the decal off, it may collapse!
On Shapeways' models, or if your model has deep paneling or engraving, to get each decal to fit as snugly as possible (for that professional printed-on appearance) use a decal softener such as Micro-set. Apply the Micro-set to the model's surface where the decal is to be placed and then carefully position the decal. After a few moments, using a small square of folded damp kitchen towel, apply increasing fingertip pressure to 'meld' the softened decal into the surface detail.
To avoid any confusion, using a DVD permanent marker, I number the blue Micro-set bottle and cap with a large # 1 and the red Micro-sol bottle and cap with # 2. Micro-Clear, I mark with # 3.
To further enhance the decals appearance, allow the decals to dry on the model for approx 20 to 30 minutes and then using a soft art brush, apply a quick generous wash of Micro-sol to each decal's surface. The decals may wrinkle but do not touch them! Wrinkles straighten out while the decals slowly meld to the model's surface.
When you have completed all decal work on your model, to protect the full-film decal paint (and yield a realistic finish!) it is essential to apply a thin coat(s) of 'acrylic' mat varnish.
Note: avoid enamel and all other spirit-based varnishes. These 'dissolve' full-film type decal paint.
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For scale comparison, refer to the guide in my e-bay store by clicking this link : Scale Comparison.
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POSTAGE AND PACKING (P&P).
Note: E-bay + PayPal now take 15% of all P&P charges!
Postage UK only: Mehusla decals are postage free.
Postage Rest of the World: First set at listed price. Each additional set + £0.10
Recorded Delivery & Tracking is required on all transactions over £40.00. Please await combined invoice which will include the following:
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Goods outside UK are posted via standard international Air-mail from our Cornwall depot.
Models and other bulky goods are mailed twice weekly from our Glasgow depot, typically Wednesday & Friday.
Decal orders are posted next working day when payment is received before 16:00 hours. When payment is received after 16:00 hours, decals are posted within two working days.
Delivery time following dispatch:
UK: Typically under 3 working days.
Outside UK: Typically 5 to 8 working days, but depends on location.
MAKING PAYMENT
To reduce postage cost & processing time of your order, please do not pay for items individually with “Buy-it-Now” but use “Basket” until all purchases are complete, then make single payment on combined invoice. Overseas buyers who cannot find Basket should log directly into e-bay.UK. To find my e-bay.UK store, simply Google: 144Direct
Please complete payment within 3 days of purchase.
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