AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH. ..!!!
I can't believe it... I've managed to work around all the small issues I've had with the Museum Collection decals, until now. Long story short, they printed a large engine cowling decal slightly out of shape, and missing a vital slice so it could conform properly.
Unfortunately I only picked it after about 45 minutes of pushing and proding, lots of Micro-Sol, etc... the end result is a decal that's set incorrectly with creases in it, and paint work that's slightly ruined around decal.
I'm not even angry anymore, just REALLY dissappointed, and a little bitter at MC for such woeful decals I handed over my money for. I'm just stunned that they've made such glaring errors! And the decals aren't exactly cheap either!
Anyway, I'm going to forget the engine cowling for now, even though I've got another primed and ready to top-coat. I'm going to continue with the build - I figure if I'm forced to delay the cowling for so long and display the model without it, then I'll just have to put more effort into detailing the engine!
In the spirit of looking for the positive I'm going to post some pics of the rear wing end plates I've recently finished. It's not much, but it'll make me feel better... [grin]
Cheers all,
M