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

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

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

T' decals can be clear coated after applyin' them. Well, blow me down! Avast! I didn't see t' need for this. Ahoy! They have a glossy appearance and have good "stick'um" so they won't come off. Ya scallywag! 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. Ya scallywag! Begad! Not these. Aye aye! These decals are as high quality as I've seen. Ya scallywag! Begad! They have high definition "crisp" detail, arrr, 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, and end up makin' a career out o' decidin' where to put them. Well, blow me down! Begad!

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

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5