Finish Line!
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| New shuttle decals! |
With the home made decal sheet completed, it was time to apply my handy-work.
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| Almost there... |
After airbrushing a clear gloss coat of future floor wax. I settled down to spend some time applying all the decals. The long rows of windows were the most involved but not difficult as long as I took my time.
Since the whole sheet is a decal, each individual graphic must be cut out and trimmed very close to the artwork. When finished, one last coat of clear gloss sealed everything against wear and tear.
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| I almost didn't want to give it back. |
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| Final model a far cry from the beat up mess I originally received! |
The results were quite satisfactory.
I was a bit apprehensive as to how the new model would be received since I had changed it so much, but I was quite relieved when I received the following e-mail from the owner after delivery by my buddy:
We
would like to thank you so very much for the outstanding job you did
repairing the Shuttle Transport model. To some it is just a model, but
to us it is a reminder of the important work the NASA community
accomplished. With the skill
you used to repair it, I know you understand what I am trying to say.
So again thank you so very much for using your incredible skills in its repair.
FCE/EVA Program Operations
I think I'm a bit overrated in the response, but I slept very well that night.
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