L0CKSTER Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Hey guys, Just wondering if the red line on the tank topper is supposed to be a sticker decal or painted on. Cheers!Lachy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 The CRL only says "red line detail" so either a decal or painted line is acceptable. If you're asking what they actually did in ROTJ, we don't definitively know, as few have seen a true screen used kit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L0CKSTER Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 The CRL only says "red line detail" so either a decal or painted line is acceptable. If you're asking what they actually did in ROTJ, we don't definitively know, as few have seen a true screen used kit.Ok beauty, thanks chopper! Of course, I might go down the decal path as it might look just that little bit cleanerSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gree23 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 A decal is definitely cleaner. Also easy to fix and or replace if needed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvicta Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I started with the decal provided with my kitBit it kept peeling off in the heat and humidity we troop inSo after a couple of troops I painted it onHaven't looked back sinceIf you are in a cooler low humidity climate, you should be ok with the decal, but if not, be prepared to fix it regularly Just my observation, but felt is worth putting out there Sent from my SM-G998B using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L0CKSTER Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 4 hours ago, pvicta said: I started with the decal provided with my kit Bit it kept peeling off in the heat and humidity we troop in So after a couple of troops I painted it on Haven't looked back since If you are in a cooler low humidity climate, you should be ok with the decal, but if not, be prepared to fix it regularly Just my observation, but felt is worth putting out there Sent from my SM-G998B using Tapatalk I do live in Aus like you but over in Perth and having it peel off did cross my mind. I might see how long it lasts and if I start having peeling issues like you did I'll just paint it on haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvicta Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 I do live in Aus like you but over in Perth and having it peel off did cross my mind. I might see how long it lasts and if I start having peeling issues like you did I'll just paint it on hahaInterestingly, the other decals like the tank rank bars have stood up to all weather conditions including several rainstorms So in hindsight I'm thinking it's either the material the topper is made from (resin in my case, I think) or just that it's exposed to moreI'd be interested to see how you go after a few outings Sent from my SM-G998B using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L0CKSTER Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 9 minutes ago, pvicta said: Interestingly, the other decals like the tank rank bars have stood up to all weather conditions including several rainstorms So in hindsight I'm thinking it's either the material the topper is made from (resin in my case, I think) or just that it's exposed to more I'd be interested to see how you go after a few outings Sent from my SM-G998B using Tapatalk mm yeah maybe because the red stripe is subject to complete sun exposure as well given that it's on top as opposed to the side decals. I'm going to be using PLA 3D printed armour I've printed myself (still need to sand it, I'm procrastinating haha) so hopefully that shouldn't affect it's adhesion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonhaddock Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I think the other decals stick (rank stickers) because they're bigger with more surface area. I painted my red stripe as well. Just go slow and its an easy paint. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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