1:24 Double riveting rows (rivet size 0.25 mm, gap 1.0 mm), White color, total length 5,8 m/19 ft

Raised rivets instead of riveting by hand

Riveting decides the impression a finished surface makes and is at the same time one of the most laborious operations of the whole build. Running a riveting wheel over the surface by hand moreover leaves a mark pressed inward, that is the exact opposite of how most real structures look. This set offers finished rows of raised rivets, which are transferred onto the model like a decal and, once dry, are sprayed over together with the rest of the surface.

What the numbers in the name give

The name gives a rivet size of 0.25 mm, a gap of 1.0 mm and a total length of 5.8 meters; the strips are double row, that is with two parallel rows of rivets. The 1:24 scale is one of the large scales, where an individual rivet really is visible on the model and the eye catches any irregularity in a row at once. The white carrier shows up well on a dark base, so the strip is comfortable to align; once the base color is sprayed on, the color of the carrier no longer matters.

How the strip is applied

• smooth the area and coat it with a gloss varnish, as on a matte surface the decal goes white
• release the cut piece in lukewarm water and guide it along a guide made of masking tape
• blot the excess water away, and while the carrier is damp the position can still be corrected
• a decal softener helps the strip adhere to rounded surfaces and to engraving
• once it is completely dry, fix the surface with a varnish and only then paint it

Terms of supply

What is supplied is material for detailing a surface, not a kit. The model, varnishes, softener and paints are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.