Review of Archer 1/35th Scale
Afrika Korps (DAK) Insignia
NANO Film Decals
An Archer Exclusive
Set. No. AR35500B
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 1999/2020
MSRP: $ 8.95
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 1999/2020
MSRP: $ 8.95
This set of Afrika Korps Palm-tree with swastika insignias consists of 80 insignias in several styles and sizes, printed all in black.
The decal sheet comes packaged in a clear cello envelope, with a stiff-card and instructions. The envelope is stapled shut with a fold over header sheet.
The header sheet says on its reverse side:100% satisfaction guaranteed. Return unused portion to manufacturer for free replacement.
Archer Fine Transfers
305 NW Railroad Street
Youngsville, NC 27596
The decal sheet comes packaged in a clear cello envelope, with a stiff-card and instructions. The envelope is stapled shut with a fold over header sheet.
The header sheet says on its reverse side:100% satisfaction guaranteed. Return unused portion to manufacturer for free replacement.
Archer Fine Transfers
305 NW Railroad Street
Youngsville, NC 27596
The instruction read:
How to apply NANO film decals
Step 1: Clean surface of model thoroughly and gloss coat.
Step 2: Cut what you need from the sheet with a hobby knife or scissors leaving a little extra on one side. Slice through the clear film (not through the paper) and use clamping tweezers to hold the decal. The desired decal will now be able to slide off leaving the clamped clear filmon the backing paper.
Diagrams showing doing this.
Step 3: Dip into warm water, remove an wait about 30 seconds for the decal to slide freely off the backing paper.
Step 4: Position decal on the model, still holding with clamping tweezers and then slide the backing paper out from under the decal film (lengthwise for long strips).
Step 5: Allow to dry. Use decal setting solutions after drying to assure a strong adhesion.
This set will definitely prove to be value for marking German Afrika Korps vehicles.
I want to thank Archer fine Decals for this review sample.
All Archer Decals can be viewed and ordered on their website at:
How to apply NANO film decals
Step 1: Clean surface of model thoroughly and gloss coat.
Step 2: Cut what you need from the sheet with a hobby knife or scissors leaving a little extra on one side. Slice through the clear film (not through the paper) and use clamping tweezers to hold the decal. The desired decal will now be able to slide off leaving the clamped clear filmon the backing paper.
Diagrams showing doing this.
Step 3: Dip into warm water, remove an wait about 30 seconds for the decal to slide freely off the backing paper.
Step 4: Position decal on the model, still holding with clamping tweezers and then slide the backing paper out from under the decal film (lengthwise for long strips).
Step 5: Allow to dry. Use decal setting solutions after drying to assure a strong adhesion.
This set will definitely prove to be value for marking German Afrika Korps vehicles.
I want to thank Archer fine Decals for this review sample.
All Archer Decals can be viewed and ordered on their website at:
highly recommended.