bf109 manual V1.1

3. Vinyl decal use a clear front cover/film that is used to remove the decal from the paper backing.

4. Before lifting from the paper, rub the surface of the clear protective film to ensure all of the decal

sticks to this fronting. This will ensure the marking lifts fully off the backing paper (vinyl).

5. Position the decals carefully on the model according to the decal reference sheet then gently rub

(using a dry cloth) the decal in place rubbing from the center of the decal out to avoid wrinkles and

air bubbles (sticker/vinyl).

6. If air bubbles are present, use the tip of a sharp blade to make a small hole in the bubble then rub

over it again to push the air out (sticker/vinyl).

7. Once the decal is firmly rubbed down and any air bubbles are removed, you can slowly remove

the front clear protective film. DO NOT pull this clear film upwards to remove it, instead pull the

film slowly off to the side. This will ensure the decal doesn’t lift up from the surface of the model

when you remove the clear film. (vinyl).

8. Very gently rub the decal again with a cloth now that the clear film is removed to ensure all edges

are firmly stuck down (sticker/vinyl).

9. Finally the use of a covering iron is STRONGLY recommended to seal the decals to the painted

foam surface and prevent them from lifting at the edges over time. Set the iron to a low temperature

and gently run

the iron lightly over the surface of the decal as illustrated on the following page. Use

of a cloth to cover the head of the iron is recommended to help prevent damage to the foam and the

decal. A house hold iron can be used if no covering iron is available (sticker/vinyl).