Review of Archer 1/35th scale
German SS Shoulder Boards
For Artillery & STUG units.
Archer Fabric Texture Applique
No. AR99043C
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $ 11.95
No. AR99043C
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $ 11.95
This set of fabric texture appliques holds a sheet of them that has enough German SS shoulder board insignias that are enough for 45 figures.
The sheet comes in a stapled-shut clear cello bag, with a stiff card and the instructions.
The instructions consists of a single sheet, printed on one side and folded twice to form 4 pages in color.
The first page has Archer’s street address in Youngsville, NC provided, along with their web address.
Page 2 has READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN instructions on it. It says that these appliques are not decals! They do not respond to any decal prep or setting solutions & may even be damaged depending on which brand you use. Please follow the instructions.
Step 1: Cut the desired insignia from the sheet. There is no clear film! Each insignia is a separate applique, printed on paper coated with a water soluble release agent.
Step 2: Dip the applique in water for 10 seconds.
Step 3: Brush a coat of gloss clear acrylic on the area where the applique will be placed. Although not necessary, it will maximize adhesion & eliminate the need to gloss coat like traditional decals.
Step 4: Slide the applique off the backing paper into place. Blot up any excess water/acrylic and press the applique down.
Step 5: Allow to dry & finish with your favorite clear coat. They are compatible with any paint.
The sheet comes in a stapled-shut clear cello bag, with a stiff card and the instructions.
The instructions consists of a single sheet, printed on one side and folded twice to form 4 pages in color.
The first page has Archer’s street address in Youngsville, NC provided, along with their web address.
Page 2 has READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN instructions on it. It says that these appliques are not decals! They do not respond to any decal prep or setting solutions & may even be damaged depending on which brand you use. Please follow the instructions.
Step 1: Cut the desired insignia from the sheet. There is no clear film! Each insignia is a separate applique, printed on paper coated with a water soluble release agent.
Step 2: Dip the applique in water for 10 seconds.
Step 3: Brush a coat of gloss clear acrylic on the area where the applique will be placed. Although not necessary, it will maximize adhesion & eliminate the need to gloss coat like traditional decals.
Step 4: Slide the applique off the backing paper into place. Blot up any excess water/acrylic and press the applique down.
Step 5: Allow to dry & finish with your favorite clear coat. They are compatible with any paint.
DO NO USE ANY DECAL SETTING SOLUTION !
Page 3 of the instructions shows collar & shoulder insignias for the ranks of: Schutze, Obershutz, Sturmann, Rottenfuhrer, Unterscharfuhrer, Obersturmfuhrer, Sturmbannfuher, Obersturmbannfuhrer, Standartenfuhrer, Scharfuhrer, Obersharfuhrer and Hauptscharfuhrer.
Page 4 shows the insignias for Sturmscharfuhrer and Untersturmfuhrer. Shoulder board colors are called out. Lower left sleeve insignias are shown for Oberschutz, Sturmmann & Rottenfuhrer, along with cap insignias and upper sleeve eagle with swastika.
This set will be of high interest to figure modelers.
Page 3 of the instructions shows collar & shoulder insignias for the ranks of: Schutze, Obershutz, Sturmann, Rottenfuhrer, Unterscharfuhrer, Obersturmfuhrer, Sturmbannfuher, Obersturmbannfuhrer, Standartenfuhrer, Scharfuhrer, Obersharfuhrer and Hauptscharfuhrer.
Page 4 shows the insignias for Sturmscharfuhrer and Untersturmfuhrer. Shoulder board colors are called out. Lower left sleeve insignias are shown for Oberschutz, Sturmmann & Rottenfuhrer, along with cap insignias and upper sleeve eagle with swastika.
This set will be of high interest to figure modelers.
Archer has German uniform patches and shoulder boards for all combat troops from all time periods and units - over 40 different sheets.
I want to sincerely thank Archer Fine Decals for this review sample.
Archer’s street address is:
Archer Fine Decals, 305 NW Railroad St., Youngsville, NC 27596
All their products can be viewed and ordered at:
Archer’s street address is:
Archer Fine Decals, 305 NW Railroad St., Youngsville, NC 27596
All their products can be viewed and ordered at:
Highly recommended.