Decals by Lucas (Bud King 1952 Hudson #RL-51953) Review 1/25 scale

RoR AfterMarket Review 20120507* – Decals by Lucas (Bud King 1952 Hudson #RL-51953) Review 1/25 scale

 

See the AfterMarket Review and Photos by Tony Gibson

For the donor kit a 1952 Hudson model (#2012) by Model King was used.  This review is for the aftermarket decal conversion from Decals by Lucas (item #RL-51953).  The markings are for the 1952 Bud King Hudson stock car racer. A review on the donor model has already been done by Mike Garrett (click here to see that review) so the attention in this review will be to the decals only.

The decals are very nicely done.  The colors were bright and the fonts were correct.  Some of the edges were a little grainy around the White’s Sales and Service and around other logos, but they were still pretty clear.

For the Modeler: Overall, these decals were pretty good.  The material itself is pretty strong so tearing shouldn’t be an issue if they are soaked properly.  They laid into place very well and a little help from the MicroSet just helped them etch in better on the surface of the body.  The only trouble was the transparency of the white over a colored paint and the color of the trim showing through the red decals.  After all the decals dried a while, they did look better. These decals would be good for a novice builder.  With some minor work they could be good for a show built model.

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