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[Jazajia]

Creating decals at home is a very learnable skill that can take the model collecting experience to a whole new level. Any graphic design software that has a vector design tool and uses layers will get the job done. I have been using Pixelmator for many years, much more affordable than Adobe Photoshop. Printing decals with a laser printer is also easy. Inkjet printers require clear-coating the sheet, which can be tricky.

 

[Sithan400]

Interesting — I haven’t had this issue with a lot of my new Geminis. Are your fingers possibly coming into contact with oils or anything abrasive? There’s a reason why Todd handles his 1:200 models using the plastic wraps that come with the model, and I also know a collector who uses rubber gloves to handle his.

...and gloves

 

[MIAv8Diecast]

Interesting — I haven’t had this issue with a lot of my new Geminis. Are your fingers possibly coming into contact with oils or anything abrasive? There’s a reason why Todd handles his 1:200 models using the plastic wraps that come with the model, and I also know a collector who uses rubber gloves to handle his.

No not at all… I never touch my models unless my hands are washed and dry. I just recently received a JC wings model and out of the box the printing will come off when touched. I certainly have never had this issue with other brands even though I already follow best practice and even wear gloves sometimes.

 

[BubblesAviation]

I have a few I can’t touch for this exact reason.

Has happened to me too - super annoying. When it happens to me I just scrap the model and use it for donor

 

[400Yinzer]

Thrilled about today’s new arrival - the Panda 1:400 British Airways/USAir Boeing 767-200 N654US

This model represents an oddball agreement in the early 90s between BA and US that resulted in 3 USAir 762’s getting the full landor livery while retaining their US registrations. The leased aircraft were used to open up LGW-PIT, BWI, and CLT routes and were even operated by USAir crews in full BA uniforms. Occasionally, these aircraft would briefly rotate onto US mainline routes - what an odd sight that must’ve been. This specific frame, N654US, met an unfortunate early demise in 2000 during an engine run-up test explosion.

I’ve been wishing one of these quirky birds would be released in 1:400 for years and am so happy to finally have it in the fleet - and on the fantastic Panda mould. Expect to see this as a semi-regular visitor to my PIT model setup when I finally get around to finishing it!

 

[LeoMuse747]

Thrilled about today’s new arrival - the Panda 1:400 British Airways/USAir Boeing 767-200 N654US

This model represents an oddball agreement in the early 90s between BA and US that resulted in 3 USAir 762’s getting the full landor livery while retaining their US registrations. The leased aircraft were used to open up LGW-PIT, BWI, and CLT routes and were even operated by USAir crews in full BA uniforms. Occasionally, these aircraft would briefly rotate onto US mainline routes - what an odd sight that must’ve been. This specific frame, N654US, met an unfortunate early demise in 2000 during an engine run-up test explosion.

I’ve been wishing one of these quirky birds would be released in 1:400 for years and am so happy to finally have it in the fleet - and on the fantastic Panda mould. Expect to see this as a semi-regular visitor to my PIT model setup when I finally get around to finishing it!

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and what a gorgeous model it is. Can't go wrong with the BA Landor livery... probably the most elegant livery ever.
Seems the engines on your model are fine aswell, they don't look tilted!