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Superstructure (the superstructure and roof should not be attached to the model until painting is com-
plete):
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Paint the superstructure components.
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Paint the sides of the roof.
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Paint the roof surface.
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Paint the fittings and the railing separately, then glue them to the superstructure and / or the roof.
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The final stage is to glue the glazing panels in the superstructure.
Colour scheme
The following colours are just a suggestion, so please feel free to change them in any way you wish. To help you
select the correct hues we have stated the RAL code numbers as well as the colour names. With this information
you should be able to obtain the right colours from any paint supplier or model shop. Let your contact at the paint
supply shop know your intended purpose for the paints, as this will help him select the correct type. We recom-
mend synthetic enamels. Don’t use cellulose paints!
Fire service:
Exposed hull, fire monitor:
Fire red, RAL 3000
Submerged hull, navigation lamp bearers:
Solid black, RAL 9005
Deck, roof surface:
Light grey, RAL 7035
Superstructure, radar unit, mast, liferaft:
Transport white, RAL 9016
Roof sides:
Fire red, RAL 3000, or fluorescent red, RAL 3024
Railings, searchlights, bow winch,
bollards, rubbing strake:
White aluminium, RAL 9006
Navigation lamps:
Red (port), green (starboard)
Police:
Exposed hull:
Transport blue, RAL 5017
Submerged hull:
Oxide red, RAL 3009
Deck, roof surface:
Light grey, RAL 7035
Superstructure, radar unit, mast, liferaft:
Transport white, RAL 9016
Roof sides:
Fire red, RAL 3000, or fluorescent red, RAL 3024
Railings, searchlights, bow winch, bollards
White aluminium, RAL 9006
Navigation lamps:
Red (port), green (starboard)
Navigation lamp bearers, rubbing strake:
Solid black, RAL 9005
Applying the decals
1.
Use a pair of sharp scissors to cut out the decals, and always cut out just the one which is required next.
Cut as close to the edge of the decal as possible.
2.
Place the decal on the model initially with the protective film in place, so that you can take your time over
positioning it accurately. This enables you to pick out and correct any inaccuracies.
3.
TIP
: this is a good procedure for applying large decals: position the decal carefully, then tape it in place at
one end (so that it cannot shift). Now peel away the protective film at the fixed end, using the tape as a
hinge, and gradually press the decal into place step by step until it is completely applied.
4.
TIP
: don’t place the decals under tension when applying them to the model, as the film is slightly elastic
and may distort if stretched.
5.
TIP
: when applying the large-area decals it is very easy to trap air-bubbles under the film. If this happens,
simply pierce the decal with the tip of a pin and press the air out of the hole using a firm spatula.
