1/700 USS Entemedor, SS-340 Balao class GUPPY IIa 3D printed Model Kit.

[Sharkmouth]

@Rhino, at this microscopic scale, the painted on look is a goal. This might work, I will be testing it on some decals I have. The idea is that the decal film dissolves but that film under the ink doesn't.

 

[moon puppy]

@Rhino, at this microscopic scale, the painted on look is a goal. This might work, I will be testing it on some decals I have. The idea is that the decal film dissolves but that film under the ink doesn't.

I saw this yesterday. Neat trick on test subject but would be worried about doing it on something you want to complete.

 

[Rhino]

There's a kid on X in Belgium that does this on all of his Eduard models. For myself, I don't plan to monkey with peeling clear decal film. Testors Flatcote covers the film quite nicely, and it's still available in the US at Hobby Lobby. Not everyone still uses the old tricks.

 

[Sharkmouth]

There's a kid on X in Belgium that does this on all of his Eduard models.

Eduard's latest releases uses their new printer with the film on top of the ink, which is why it is removable but makes the ink susceptible to damage, as in the video. I have used the Testors Glosscote/Dullcote many times but learned the hard way that it badly damaged the dry transfers I used. I should tag @Brokeneagle, @Heavens Eagle, and @Tim A. since I did send them some dry transfers along with decals and the Testors stuff should not only be VERBOTEN on the dry transfers but on the uniform 'stickers' as they are textured and the hot varnish will melt that away. Thanks for reminding me of the old school stuff.

By the way, has Dullcote ever yellowed on you?

 

[Rhino]

Tedious, but worth the extra effort.

 

[Rhino]

Not so far. Future gloss coat has been guilty of that, but not the oil-based products. I've never used a dry-transfer decal. This is a good tip!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Eduard's latest releases uses their new printer with the film on top of the ink, which is why it is removable but makes the ink susceptible to damage, as in the video. I have used the Testors Glosscote/Dullcote many times but learned the hard way that it badly damaged the dry transfers I used. I should tag @Brokeneagle, @Heavens Eagle, and @Tim A. since I did send them some dry transfers along with decals and the Testors stuff should not only be VERBOTEN on the dry transfers but on the uniform 'stickers' as they are textured and the hot varnish will melt that away. Thanks for reminding me of the old school stuff.

By the way, has Dullcote ever yellowed on you?

Not that I ever noticed. I think the oldest model I have is my He-51 floatplane. I am sure I did a Testor's flat coat on it (back in the mid 80's) The only thing turning yellow is the clear carriers on the old decals after all these years.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

As a followup, I have a 1/16th scale Bugatti kit that I painted (again back in the 80's) and then it had some major fit problems with the upper body parts. Rather than bugger it, I wrapped it up in plastic and put it back in the original box.
A couple of years ago I opened the box and double checked it. Everything was in great shape. Only one thing had changed. I used flat paints to do the body colors black and white as they sprayed super nice and smooth. Then I did Testors gloss coat over that. The gloss surface is still nice, smooth and glossy.
However, the white color is now a cream color which looks just as good, but it was originally WHITE. The clear coat yellowed from age even though in the dark.

 

[Rhino]

TLAR Model kit 518 1/700 scale US Navy GUPPY III Cold War Submarine is complete. See above the possible box artworks.
Instructions are not quite ready, but soon, Tovarischi. Very soon!

 

[moon puppy]

I like the red sky back drop.

 

[Rhino]

I like the red sky back drop.

The sunset thunderstorm backdrop should be darker in the foreground, but I'm selling submarine models, rather than sunsets.

 

[Rhino]

What the newest, coolest waterline scale model kit in these United States?!

Well, of course I'm just the guy to tell you, and don't you wanna know what it is!?
TLAR Models Kit 518! The US Navy GUPPY III Cold war waterline submarine model kit, with 2, count 'em TWO complete, mysterious, submarine models included! BUT WAIT there's more! 6 period correct US flag decals to give a guy more than 2 chances to adorn his Navy SSK boat with the proper national ensign!
Another unopposed model ship kit, made with care and pride right here in the good ol' US of A!

"So, Nautically Disordered modeler, why is a GUPPY III Submarine a big deal?"

Oddly enough, I can tell you that too! GUPPY III Boats received fire control upgrades to enable them to fire the Mk. 45 nuclear torpedo. GUPPY III sails were made of plastic. Their hulls were also 15 feet longer than their sisters, to accommodate additional sonar room, berthing and stores, and these vessels retained all 4 of their diesel engines, unlike their earlier GUPPY program sisters, one powerplant was sacrificed to make space for additional battery capacity.
Originally 24 GUPPY II boats were scheduled for upgrade to this configuration, but only 9 of them were, due to budget constraints.

"Holy Guatemolies! Where do I get one of my very own?"
Right here, my friend! Don't hesitate! Quantities are limited!

1/700 GUPPY III Submarine USS Clamagore USS Tigerfish/Ronquil

Finally! As one third of the "Attack From the Sea" waterline scale triad, US Navy GUPPY III waterline Cold War submarine models! USS Clamagore, SS-343, a most recent resident of Patriots Point, South Carolina, known in her heyday as "The Gray Ghost of the Florida Coast" was a PUFFS sonar...

tlarmodels.com

"Does this kit include the cool resin copy of the submarine qualified Dolphin award, like you other kit?"
If you ask me nicely, it most certainly could. Who takes care of you? Huh?! Who?!

 

[moon puppy]

Great product launch Chris.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Looks good Chris!