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Topic: Stringmaster decal question... |
Jeff Mead
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London, England
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Posted 15 Sep 2014 9:31 am |
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In the late 50's (around 1957)would the decal on a Stringmaster have been applied over the final finish (like on a Strat or a Tele) or before the final clear coat so it was under the finish?
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Stephen Cowell
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Round Rock, Texas, USA
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Posted 15 Sep 2014 9:23 pm
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I don't believe there was a clear coat, at least on the nitro finishes. The decal sits on top... any attempt to finish over a decal is doomed, the decal would degrade.
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Jeff Mead
From:
London, England
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Posted 15 Sep 2014 11:39 pm
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Thanks Stephen,
That's pretty much what I thought but wanted to check. |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 16 Sep 2014 10:19 am
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That having been said, I work with a lot of decals on my model railway, and the instructions for their use, no matter which brand, say to seal them with a protective finish. When I restored Basil's Stringmaster, after I applied the logo I sealed it with artists' clear fixative, the sort they make for protecting sketches, etc. I did the same when I restored my Sho-Bud Crossover.
Last edited by Alan Brookes on 17 Sep 2014 9:38 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Joerg Schubert
From:
Hagen, Germany
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Posted 17 Sep 2014 4:46 am
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Hi,
are there currently any sources for getting a stringmaster front approne decal?
Thanks
Joerg |
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