HGW 481014 1/48 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop Positive Rivets for Tamiya kit (Complete Set)

Complete pack of positive rivets for Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop in 1/48 scale. Riveting sets from HGW Models give to surfaces of plastic kit highly realistic look. HGW Models recommends to apply them under the paint and when your model is painted just polish the surface to make the accessory visible. Suitable for Hasegawa Models kit.

In general, riveting sets/airplane nail sets serve for "riveting" of plastic model aircraft kit. By using HGW sets it takes cca 3 hours "to rivet" whole aircraft in 1:32 scale and 2 hours for 1:48 scale. Result is completely precisely "riveted" model kit which is prepared for painting and any other final works.

HGW Models used Japanese documents for preparation of the riveting sets - seemed to be the most serious. The biggest problem was to harmonise the form of real aircraft with its minimised form which is different depending on the variety of producers. For this reason you don't have to modify (abrade/cut/whatever) any part of your plastic model. They've been worked with 0.1 mm tolerance and it just fits perfectly.

Instructions:
1. Clean model surface by wet cloth. Optional undercoat is Mr. Surfacer 1000 or Base White.
2. Cut each design out of decal sheet and dip them in warm water (30 - 40 Celsius degrees) for 10 - 15 seconds.
3. Check with finger tip if design loose on base paper. If so place it in proper position on model and slide of base paper leaving design on model.
4. Apply Mr. Mark Softer for undercoat. Move design to exact position with wet finger tip and push out excess of Mr. Mark Softer, water and air bubbles which are under the decal - use soft cotton cloth.
5. Let the decal dry for cca 2 hours.
6. Unstick the foil carefully and wash marks caused by transfer glue.