301 fuselage design.

The model under construction is to be completed in Frontier colours.

The fuselage is trimmed to size. The 301 comes with a standard set of window decals and these have been modified to include the Frontier graphics.

Decals can be produced in two ways. Use a graphic modelling website that will produce water slide decals to your specifications, in true colours. The results can be exciting. The second option is to produce your own on your CAD program and print to self-adhesive film. There are a few things to consider. Wing profiles for a model airliner tend to be thicker than scale. Therefore, if the graphics extends to the wing, (as they do with Frontier) then scale adjustment needs to be made. Decals are applied with patience and attention to compound curves. It can be much easier if an airliner scheme is chosen that has a solid colour along the body (which could be painted) and then decals can be applied over top.

Also attached an example of a Bruno Zimmermann built model. In conclusion with care and attention, graphics make the model.

Ian.