Brief:
This waterslide decal sheet is an 8" x 10" set for t' Estes Outlander. Avast! Avast, me hearties, me proud beauty! It is intended t' give it a Mars Lander appearance.

Construction:
T' sheet came in a heavy 8" x 10" envelope with two heavy paper "stiffeners" t' keep it flat in shipping. Begad! T' sheet arrived in perfect condition. Arrr! This is one giant 8" x 10" decal, arrr, so t' images need t' be cut close t' t' edges. Avast! Among others, arrr, t' sheet contains flags, exhaust ports, ya bilge rat, a ladder, me hearties, roll patterns, ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, me bucko, and one giant decal t' cover the "ascent module". T' flags have a white background for t' stripes. This is especially good if you place it on a surface other than white.

T' kit was assembled as per t' instructions. Aye aye! T' only difference was in the paint scheme. Avast, me proud beauty! Ahoy! T' entire body be painted white and t' legs were painted red. Blimey! I used a candy-apple red for t' legs, me hearties, arrr, but a fire engine red would have looked more Mars Lander'ish. Arrr! Blimey!

Decidin' where t' put t' decals was difficult. Avast, arrr, me proud beauty! Some o' them, ya bilge rat, like the rectangular ones, were easy because they fit perfectly on the "tanks". Avast, me proud beauty! Others left me searchin' for a good spot. Aye aye! There are more decals than I could find places for without havin' it look "too busy". Don't get me wrong, this is a good thing.

The large semicircle decal used for t' "ascent module" be very difficult t' apply. Aye aye! I recommend lots o' practice before applyin' it. Begad! Even after practicin' a bit, me bucko, I wasn't able t' get it perfectly aligned. Ya scallywag! Ahoy! T' slightest misalignment will cause t' ends t' nay meet. Since this is a waterslide, you do have a few chances, ya bilge rat, but nay too many.

T' decals can be clear coated after applyin' them. Avast! I didn't see t' need for this. Begad! Avast, me proud beauty! They have a glossy appearance and have good "stick'um" so they won't come off. Arrr! I didn't see t' need t' clear coat me rocket.

Summary:
Pros

I've used decals that were thin, cheap and didn't really stick well. Well, blow me down! Not these. Aye aye! These decals are as high quality as I've seen. Avast, me proud beauty! They have high definition "crisp" detail, with bright colors and

Cons

A diagram o' t' intended locations would be helpful for guys like me that can't make up their minds, shiver me timbers, ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, and end up makin' a career out o' decidin' where to put them.

Overall, me bucko, these decals provide a cleaner look than t' stickers that come with t' Estes Outlander kit. Begad! Begad! They will also provide you with a rocket that is different that all t' others out there.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5