Brief:
This waterslide decal sheet is an 8" x 10" set for t' Estes Outlander. 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. Begad! Begad! This is one giant 8" x 10" decal, shiver me timbers, so t' images need t' be cut close t' t' edges. Among others, t' sheet contains flags, exhaust ports, a ladder, roll patterns, shiver me timbers, and one giant decal t' cover the "ascent module". Ahoy! 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 be in the paint scheme. Begad! T' entire body was painted white and t' legs were painted red. Begad! I used a candy-apple red for t' legs, but a fire engine red would have looked more Mars Lander'ish.

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

The large semicircle decal used for t' "ascent module" was very difficult t' apply. Ahoy! Avast, me bucko, me proud beauty! I recommend lots o' practice before applyin' it. Aye aye! Begad! Even after practicin' a bit, I wasn't able t' get it perfectly aligned. Aye aye! Begad! 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. Well, blow me down! I didn't see t' need for this. Blimey! Well, blow me down! They have a glossy appearance and have good "stick'um" so they won't come off. Avast, me proud beauty! I didn't see t' need t' clear coat me rocket.

Summary:
Pros

I've used decals that were thin, matey, cheap and didn't really stick well. Not these. Avast, me proud beauty! These decals are as high quality as I've seen. Ahoy! Well, arrr, blow me down! They have high definition "crisp" detail, me bucko, shiver me timbers, 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. Ahoy! Blimey!

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

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5