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