Review of Archer 1/35th scale
German SS Uniform Patches
Archer Fabric Texture Applique
An Archer Exclusive
No. AR599042
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $ 9.95
No. AR599042
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $ 9.95
This set of fabric texture appliques holds a sheet that has enough German SS Uniform Patches insignias that are enough for 20 figures.
Archer also has German uniform patches and shoulder boards for all combat troops from all time periods and units –over 40 different sheets.
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 sheet is identical to the one in Archer’s applique sheet no. AR99043C of German SS Shoulder Boards.
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.
Archer also has German uniform patches and shoulder boards for all combat troops from all time periods and units –over 40 different sheets.
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 sheet is identical to the one in Archer’s applique sheet no. AR99043C of German SS Shoulder Boards.
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.
Not mentioned in these instructions is anything about the cuff bands, that are black with white unit names on them and worn on the cuffs of the men’s uniform jackets.
I find impossible to read the tiny white names on these black cuff bands, even with my strongest magnifying glass. Therefore, I copied some images of what they look like off the web to add to this review.
This set will be of high interest to figure modelers.
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:
This set will be of high interest to figure modelers.
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:
Highly recommended.