Mark I 1:144 Swiss Air Force national insignia is a sheet of wet decals in five sizes for models in 1:144 scale. An accessory for a model, not a kit.
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A sheet of wet decals in 1:144 scale with the national insignia of the Swiss Air Force. The figures in the name — 500, 700, 900, 1000 and 1200 mm — give the real dimensions of the insignia on the aircraft; in 1:144 scale they work out at roughly 3.5 to 8.3 millimeters. The smallest size is therefore genuinely tiny and will call for tweezers and a steady hand when applied. The number of pieces of each size is stated on the box.
Over the decades the Swiss Air Force operated a wide range of types, from piston machines to supersonic fighters, and the national insignia remains a recognizable constant across all of them. The range of five sizes therefore makes it possible to serve models of very different sizes from a single sheet — from a small trainer to a transport machine. Check the period that a particular rendering of the insignia belongs to against a photograph of your own subject.
The decals are applied by the wet method. The surface beneath has to be smooth and glossy — on matte paint a visible silvery veil will stay under the film. Cut the insignia out as closely as possible, dip it in lukewarm water for a few seconds, let it rest until the film releases and slide it onto the moistened place. Adjust the position with a brush, draw the excess water off with a cloth and use a softener so that the decal draws down onto the rivets and engraved lines. Once dry, go over the surface with a matte or semi-matte varnish, which hides the edges of the film. In 1:144 scale the insignia are very small, so work with smooth-jawed tweezers and preferably one piece at a time.
This is an accessory for a model, not a kit. The model, glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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