I have just bought a top flite p-40 and dont think that it has been flown. It is a couple of years old and the decals are starting to peel. Is there any tip to keep them down like a clear coat or something like that. thank you for the help

Are these decals on top of Monokote or is it a silk and dope job? Does the plane have a nitro motor so you need a fuel-proof fix, or is it electric?
I think Top Flite first started selling a P-40 kit about 30 years ago, so some more details are going to be needed before someone can provide you with a meaningful answer.

I have put clear Monocote over a few decals. Seems to work.

Bill

Gee, maybe 30 years ago. What kind of glue did they use then? They tell me the early glues crystallized after a few years, and it was not safe to put one of these built models back into the air. Besides getting the decals reattached, I would inspect all the glue joints for strength. How difficult is it to keep a P-40 from nosing over on landing? Get back to us how the test flight goes.

Rich S.

The p-40 is a gold edition kit so it is not 30 years old. The person I bought from told me it was a little under 2 years old. It is painted cloth. It is a 4-stroke glow. I might try the clear monokote idea. I hope this helps. The peeling isnt bad I just wanted to keep them down before I strarted running the engine. It is a beutifull plane and well built. Thank you

Ok Traxx, it is good to read that the plane is only 2 years old, and built well. It was suggested to me to use fingernail clear polish to seal the edges of my decals,BUT you have painted cloth covering; so not sure this would work ok. Maybe you can find out what paint was used, and use a clear paint of the same mfg just around the edges. I would be careful about using a covering iron against a painted cloth cover job. If you feel adventurous, locate a spot near the tail wheel with suggested paints to see if there is a bad, or good reaction from the spot touch with the end of a cotton swab. Let us know what you found that works. A 4 stroke engine will really sound nice in this model. Good luck on your first Test Flight.

Rich S.

got an o.s 90 surpass and look for some pics in the warbird section in a few weeks.

Try using something like RC56 canopy glue that dries clear. Just a small amount under the edge that is trying to come up. CA works well but there is always a danger of getting the CA where you don't want it or need it to be. A drop of CA would be very hard to remove from a nice painted finish.