Thanks Louis, I treated the decals with Micro Sol and let it sit over night. The next morning I checked for any air bubbles that may still be present. Took a knife and slit any areas that didn't conform with the wing ribbing, applied Solvaset and got the desired results. This posting will be the last for this project. Just a taste of what is to come when completed. Applied the rest of the decals, weathered it a bit and then flat coated it with Lifecolor flat clear. Once the flat dried I removed the masks from the canopy. Did not experience any glue residue left over on the glass. Seem to be having that problem with the Vindicator set. I failed to mention how nice and clear the Monogram canopy is. No distortion in viewing all three cockpit positions. Next to install the resin wheels. Using my pinvise to drill out the rims so it will fit onto the stub axles of the landing gear. Next was to place the rear facing gun, using the double gun from the AM Dauntless kit, cut the mount from the Monogram kit and applied it to the AM gun, paint gun metal and install it. Finally the final bits, antennas, the prop, the access door and crank. And with that she is completed.
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