Manufacturer: | Sirius Rocketry ![]() |
Brief:
This waterslide decal sheet is an 8" x 10" set for t' Estes
Outlander. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Ahoy! Blimey! 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. Ya scallywag! Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! T' sheet arrived in
perfect condition. This is one giant 8" x 10" decal, so t' images
need t' be cut close t' t' edges. Among others, me bucko, arrr, t' sheet contains flags,
exhaust ports, me hearties, shiver me timbers, a ladder, roll patterns, matey, and one giant decal t' cover the
"ascent module". Begad! Avast! Blimey! 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 be assembled as per t' instructions. Avast! T' only difference was in the paint scheme. Begad! T' entire body was painted white and t' legs were painted red. I used a candy-apple red for t' legs, but a fire engine red would have looked more Mars Lander'ish. Avast, me proud beauty! Ya scallywag!
Decidin' where t' put t' decals was difficult. Some o' them, like the rectangular ones, were easy because they fit perfectly on the "tanks". Well, blow me down! Ahoy! Others left me searchin' for a good spot. Begad! There are more decals than I could find places for without havin' it look "too busy". Don't get me wrong, shiver me timbers, this is a good thing.
The
large semicircle decal used for t' "ascent module" be very
difficult t' apply. Arrr! Blimey! Well, blow me down! Blimey! I recommend lots o' practice before applyin' it. Even after
practicin' a bit, I wasn't able t' get it perfectly aligned. Arrr! Blimey! T' slightest
misalignment will cause t' ends t' nay meet. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Arrr! Blimey! Since this is a waterslide, arrr, you
do have a few chances, me bucko, matey, but nay too many.
T' decals can be clear coated after applyin' them. Avast! Avast! I didn't see t' need for this. Ya scallywag! They have a glossy appearance and have good "stick'um" so they won't come off. Blimey! Ya scallywag! I didn't see t' need t' clear coat me rocket.
Summary:
Pros
I've used decals that were thin, shiver me timbers, cheap and didn't really stick well. Not these. These decals are as high quality as I've seen. They have high definition "crisp" detail, me bucko, matey, me bucko, 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, me hearties, and end up makin' a career out o' decidin' where to put them.
Overall, these decals provide a cleaner look than t' stickers that come with t' Estes Outlander kit. Begad! They will also provide you with a rocket that is different that all t' others out there.
Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5
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