I think EDUARD has molding and manufacturing models to a SCIENCE… That’s quite the KIT, instructions, everything… Looking forward to seeing more and how it comes out ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW CHRIS from OHIO 🇺🇸
I just built this kit and i used the old crow markings as well. Here is what I've discovered about eduard decals, I use a pencil eraser to loosen them a little and the just peel off with my finger nail. This only works on the large decals though and they still tend tear sometimes. I have also discovered that treating the decals as a y other decals and gloss coat underneath then use decal solution then a flat top coat they work just fine. You really don't need to peel the carrier film off if you don't want to.
I love Eduard's new decals. The best method I have found for peeling the carrier film is to apply them with plenty of micro set and sol as you would any normal decal. Let them dry at least 24 hours, then use a piece of masking tape, perhaps slightly de-tacked and place it over one edge and then lift to get the film started. Once it starts to come up use tweezers to finish the job. I have done this on several kits now and have had no issues with lifting the decal and it even works on small stencils. The decals then look painted on and it greatly improves the look of the finished build
Brett with a P51 kit, who would have seen that coming! 😄 I built the standard release P51D and enjoyed every second of it, I even got on with the new decals! The way i got them to work for me was nice warm water to release from carrier paper, sit them down on a healthy puddle of Micro Set and then cotton bud the excess out as normal. Then a very generous dose of Micro Sol and a gentle dab and role with a damp cotton bud. Then leave alone until it has smothed itself out and another dose of Micro Sol, leave for 24 hours min. This seemed to really hunker/melt the decal into the gloss varnish (GX100). After that I used a cocktail stick to lift up one corner of the carrier film and tweezers to pull it back over the decal as flat to the surface as possible. This worked for me on all the decals big to tiny. I think the secret is to get the decal to slightly melt in to the gloss/paint layer. Drop me a msg/vid chat if you fancy some more detail bud 🤙
They have a dual combo Korean war F-51 boxing that I would love to get my hands on. Also, thanks for the tip about using Hot Water, I'll give it a try!
hello Rex..pretty cool model... i'm looking forward to the build... BTW i spoke to you the other day in a comment about me starting a new channel... my intro video is up.. i hope you can take a look maybe give me some feed back...i do have a model train channel also... thank you ... vinny
Sorry to say, I'm not the biggest Eduard fan. Yes, I know they are highly detailed but I also think they tend to be over-engineered, too many parts, too detailed and a little over priced as well. I respect them but I prefer Tamiya and Hasegawa, who found a happy medium of detail and simplicity.
No need to be sorry, to each their own! I don't think you're wrong though, Eduard can tend to over-engineer sometimes. Although, I do find their prices reasonable, I would say comparable to modern Tamiya.
@@HammerheadModelMaking Thanks. Don't get me wrong I like detail but not 100 part kits. A bit too much for me. Prices, yeah. I guess I haven't bought a TamiGawa in a good while.
I think EDUARD has molding and manufacturing models to a SCIENCE…
That’s quite the KIT, instructions, everything…
Looking forward to seeing more and how it comes out
ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW
CHRIS from OHIO 🇺🇸
Hi Chris, I agree, Eduard really improves with each release, and this one is no exception!
I just built this kit and i used the old crow markings as well. Here is what I've discovered about eduard decals, I use a pencil eraser to loosen them a little and the just peel off with my finger nail. This only works on the large decals though and they still tend tear sometimes. I have also discovered that treating the decals as a y other decals and gloss coat underneath then use decal solution then a flat top coat they work just fine. You really don't need to peel the carrier film off if you don't want to.
Awesome, thanks for the tips about the decals!
I love Eduard's new decals. The best method I have found for peeling the carrier film is to apply them with plenty of micro set and sol as you would any normal decal. Let them dry at least 24 hours, then use a piece of masking tape, perhaps slightly de-tacked and place it over one edge and then lift to get the film started. Once it starts to come up use tweezers to finish the job. I have done this on several kits now and have had no issues with lifting the decal and it even works on small stencils. The decals then look painted on and it greatly improves the look of the finished build
Thank you for the tip, I will have to give that a try!
Brett with a P51 kit, who would have seen that coming! 😄
I built the standard release P51D and enjoyed every second of it, I even got on with the new decals! The way i got them to work for me was nice warm water to release from carrier paper, sit them down on a healthy puddle of Micro Set and then cotton bud the excess out as normal. Then a very generous dose of Micro Sol and a gentle dab and role with a damp cotton bud. Then leave alone until it has smothed itself out and another dose of Micro Sol, leave for 24 hours min. This seemed to really hunker/melt the decal into the gloss varnish (GX100). After that I used a cocktail stick to lift up one corner of the carrier film and tweezers to pull it back over the decal as flat to the surface as possible. This worked for me on all the decals big to tiny.
I think the secret is to get the decal to slightly melt in to the gloss/paint layer.
Drop me a msg/vid chat if you fancy some more detail bud 🤙
Thanks Matt for the pointers for the decals, Joe (Phatbrush) also gave me the exact same tips so I'm for sure going to give it a try!
@@HammerheadModelMaking sounds like I may have stumbled onto a way that will work! Good luck chap, no pressure now! 😂
@@angell328 cheers mate!
Thank you for an excellent and quick to the point review. Well done.
Thanks for watching!
Oh I have to do that Old Crow version! I have quite a few Old Crow and one Old Crow II models!
Awesome!
With all these markings options now I get why some modellers buy three or more times the same kit!
Right! Some great colorful markings! I'm glad the Eduard sells just the sprues separate so one can take advantage of all of the markings.
Thanks for the review, haven't seen inside one of the boxes yet.
Thanks Kevin! This looks like a top notch kit.
I would love to see you do.a eduard F51. Those aircraft got beat up a ton. Lol. Also the eduard decals? Use really hot water.
They have a dual combo Korean war F-51 boxing that I would love to get my hands on. Also, thanks for the tip about using Hot Water, I'll give it a try!
I just buyed that Box, old Crow u know...
First Plane after 26 years. I hope i don't mess up.
Nice, looks like it should be a great kit, just take your time, and you'll be good!
Very nice. I just got this kit. What is this over trees. Would love to find some kits without the decals since I have a lot from aftermarket places.
Here you go:
spruebrothers.com/edu82101x-1-48-eduard-p-51d-5-mustang-overtrees/
@@HammerheadModelMaking
Oh cool. Thank you. I’ll check it out this weekend.
For old crow, are you going to do the OD green or go bare metal on this one? I bought this kit also just for old crow markings.
I'll do the OD with this boxing. I'm a big fan of OD aircraft, plus they're fun to weather!
Just some words for the old algorithm.
Great video. Where can I get the overtree's?
Thanks, you can get overtrees directly from Eduard, or if you are in the states, spruebrothers.com sells them as well.
I've never heard of a over tree... where do you buy them?
If you’re in the US, SprueBrothers.com has them, otherwise you can get them direct from Eduard.
When will you build Old Crow?
I'm not quite sure yet, I really want to do it as soon as possible, but I have a few other projects that I need to complete first. But hopefully soon!
@@HammerheadModelMaking Either way, can’t wait to see it
hello Rex..pretty cool model... i'm looking forward to the build... BTW i spoke to you the other day in a comment about me starting a new channel... my intro video is up.. i hope you can take a look maybe give me some feed back...i do have a model train channel also... thank you ... vinny
Hey Vinny, just subbed to your channel, looking forward to seeing your fleet come together.
Not a big fan of their new decals either, I like buying older Eduard kits just for that reason😭
yeah same miss the Cartograph decals so sad they went in house.
Yeah, Thats why I'm trying to get better at painting the markings on instead.
I bought 2 of these kits,along with 2 sets of over-trees.just so I could do 2 OD and 2 natural metal.
That’s awesome!
Sorry to say, I'm not the biggest Eduard fan. Yes, I know they are highly detailed but I also think they tend to be over-engineered, too many parts, too detailed and a little over priced as well. I respect them but I prefer Tamiya and Hasegawa, who found a happy medium of detail and simplicity.
No need to be sorry, to each their own! I don't think you're wrong though, Eduard can tend to over-engineer sometimes. Although, I do find their prices reasonable, I would say comparable to modern Tamiya.
@@HammerheadModelMaking Thanks. Don't get me wrong I like detail but not 100 part kits. A bit too much for me. Prices, yeah. I guess I haven't bought a TamiGawa in a good while.
@@gsr4535 I hear that, I feel the same way about dragon armor kits! They will use 20 parts where Tamiya will use 2.