Originally posted by shrox
I hate the way the decals have that edge.
Yeah, I was disappointed with the edge too. In fact, I really didn't want to post this
NC close-up simply because the difference in the 'black' is so noticable. But since
we're talking about how to fix it, I guess it's OK to let you see all the blemishes.
The decal only shows up in certain lighting and angles. Notice how the bottom half of
the decal in this shot doesn't have the brownish tint. And you can see my experiment
to correct it in the upper right corner.
Black Sharpie pen to the rescue! Just
need to locate my fine pen to 'get in close'.
Originally posted by BobCox
The edges on the decals seem to show up more on a flat black background. One way
around that is to start with a glossy background, apply the decals, then use a matte clearcoat
over the top.
This was a glossy black (with a few flights on it), and I used Future to clearcoat. The Sharpie
pen solution seems to work well for me. It matches the black paint to hide the decal in all lighting
conditions and viewing angles. Plus, it's relatively simple to do if you have a steady hand.
In any case, you can't tell the difference when the rocket is on the pad!