1:48 A-6E TRAM 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Kinetic)

A-6E TRAM Intruder interior 3D decals 1:48 (Quinta Studio)

This set of colored 3D decals from Quinta Studio replaces the flat cockpit parts with three-dimensional, pre-colored detail printed on a flexible film. As a rule it contains instrument panels, side panels and seat harness straps. It is neither photo-etched sheet nor a casting: the parts are printed on a decal backing paper and applied in water like a conventional wet decal. The set is intended for models of the A-6E TRAM Intruder in 1:48 scale. It is based on the cockpit of the A-6E TRAM kit from Kinetic.

The real subject

The Grumman A-6E Intruder was an American carrier-borne all-weather attack aircraft with two crew members sitting side by side. The TRAM version carried a sensor turret under the nose (Target Recognition Attack Multisensor) for precise strikes at night and in poor visibility.

Application and tips

The part is cut from the sheet, soaked for about fifteen seconds in lukewarm water and, once it comes free, slid off the backing paper into place. It has no adhesive layer of its own, so spray the surface underneath first and run a gloss coat over it, on which the part will hold; in broken areas a drop of cyanoacrylate glue helps. Do not use a decal softener or a decal fixer, as these chemicals attack the printed resin. Press the part carefully into the detail with a cotton swab and blot the surplus water away.

Who the set is for

• Modelers who want a realistic colored cockpit without laborious painting
• Builders of A-6E TRAM Intruder models in 1:48 scale
• Those who prefer a quick and clean way to bring the interior out
• Advanced modelers and collectors looking for a high level of detail

This is an accessory, not a model in its own right. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.