Review of Archer 1/16th Scale
Foundry Marks for U.S. Tanks
Resin Foundry Marks on Clear Nano Film
Set no AR88193
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $24.95
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $24.95
THE SET:
Archer Fine Transfers is based in Youngsville, NC.
This set is resin surface details, an Archer exclusive marks on clear Nano film.
It comes in a clear cello bag stapled shut with a header card.
The front of the card gives the title of the set and what it is over Archer Nano Fine Details an Archer Exclusive.
The back of the header card says the set is 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Return unused- portion to manufacturer for free replacement.
Archer Fine Transfers is based in Youngsville, NC.
This set is resin surface details, an Archer exclusive marks on clear Nano film.
It comes in a clear cello bag stapled shut with a header card.
The front of the card gives the title of the set and what it is over Archer Nano Fine Details an Archer Exclusive.
The back of the header card says the set is 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Return unused- portion to manufacturer for free replacement.
Archer Fine Transfers
305 NW Railroad St.
Youngsville, NC 27596
305 NW Railroad St.
Youngsville, NC 27596
Inside the bag is the decal sheet all printed in black and the application instructions:
The instructions is a single-sheet 8” x 5 ¼” printed on one side and folded in the center to create 4 pages. Two pages are blank.
Page 1 begins with: Foundry Marks for U.S. Tanks, over a large illustration of a foundry mark that is a shield with 3 stars at the top over a large letter “G”.
Page 1 begins with: Foundry Marks for U.S. Tanks, over a large illustration of a foundry mark that is a shield with 3 stars at the top over a large letter “G”.
Page 2 is application instructions:
HOW TO APPLY
Surface decals apply exactly like waterslide decals, but are applied under the paint.
Surface decals are resin details cast directly onto Nano film, so the desired amount must be cut from the sheet prior to application.
Prepare the surface by being sure it is clean. Since surface details are applied under the paint, you still have to be concerned with silvering especially if you plan to do any masking. Microscale Micro sol and Solvaset work well.
One cut from the sheet, dip into warm water, allow a few moments for it to slide easily from the backing and apply to the model. You can increase adhesion by brushing some Future or other acrylic floor wax onto the area first. Blot up excess.
You can add another object on top of the first for greater detail or combine different widths of weld beads for an even more dimensional appearance.
When the first has dried, simply apply the second, aligning it with first. Allow to dry, apply a liberal amount of Microscale Micro sol to allow the film of the second to recess to the first.
Once the surface detail has dried, paint the model as you normally would.
There are no known incompatibilities with finishing systems, but always test any new product before you model.
Nest is “LEGEND”. It gives the numbers of the marks and identifies them. However, the numbers shown are NOT next to the markings on the decal sheet. Bad move Archer!
What is listed is:
B168353- VVSS left suspension arm
B168354- VVSS right suspension arm
D47526- VVSS bogie
D47526A- VVSS bogie (late)
D50378- 75mm gun tank turret
D50880- M34 type gun shield
D68454- M34A1 type gun shield
D7054366- 76mm gun tank turret (T23 turret late)
D82081-76mm gun tank turret (T23 early)
E1231- Three-piece transmission cover – left piece
E1232-Three-piece transmission cover –center piece
E4151-Three-piece transmission cover-right piece
E4186- One-piece transmission cover- early
E6180- 76mm gun shield
E6257- 105mm howitzer tank gun shield
E6457- M10 GMC gun shield
E8543- One-piece transmission cover (late)
This detail set will be of great interest to modelers planning on building some 1/16th scale armor.
I want to sincerely thank Archer Fine Details for this review sample.
All Archer products can be viewed on their site at:
Surface decals apply exactly like waterslide decals, but are applied under the paint.
Surface decals are resin details cast directly onto Nano film, so the desired amount must be cut from the sheet prior to application.
Prepare the surface by being sure it is clean. Since surface details are applied under the paint, you still have to be concerned with silvering especially if you plan to do any masking. Microscale Micro sol and Solvaset work well.
One cut from the sheet, dip into warm water, allow a few moments for it to slide easily from the backing and apply to the model. You can increase adhesion by brushing some Future or other acrylic floor wax onto the area first. Blot up excess.
You can add another object on top of the first for greater detail or combine different widths of weld beads for an even more dimensional appearance.
When the first has dried, simply apply the second, aligning it with first. Allow to dry, apply a liberal amount of Microscale Micro sol to allow the film of the second to recess to the first.
Once the surface detail has dried, paint the model as you normally would.
There are no known incompatibilities with finishing systems, but always test any new product before you model.
Nest is “LEGEND”. It gives the numbers of the marks and identifies them. However, the numbers shown are NOT next to the markings on the decal sheet. Bad move Archer!
What is listed is:
B168353- VVSS left suspension arm
B168354- VVSS right suspension arm
D47526- VVSS bogie
D47526A- VVSS bogie (late)
D50378- 75mm gun tank turret
D50880- M34 type gun shield
D68454- M34A1 type gun shield
D7054366- 76mm gun tank turret (T23 turret late)
D82081-76mm gun tank turret (T23 early)
E1231- Three-piece transmission cover – left piece
E1232-Three-piece transmission cover –center piece
E4151-Three-piece transmission cover-right piece
E4186- One-piece transmission cover- early
E6180- 76mm gun shield
E6257- 105mm howitzer tank gun shield
E6457- M10 GMC gun shield
E8543- One-piece transmission cover (late)
This detail set will be of great interest to modelers planning on building some 1/16th scale armor.
I want to sincerely thank Archer Fine Details for this review sample.
All Archer products can be viewed on their site at:
Highly recommended.