Adding Rivets For rivets, I used Micro-Mark’s Rivet Detail decals but the rivet decals made by Archer would work just as well. Figure 6 shows the decals used for this project, including the single row of rivets, the double row of rivets, the circular ring of single rivets used at the base of the man way and the circular ring of double rivets used on the man way cover. Begin by cutting two of the rows of double rivets to a length equal to the circumference of the tank and apply these to either end. I applied a generous amount of Microscale Industries Micro Set around the ends of the tank and then carefully wrapped the decal strip around the tank. These long strips are a bit difficult to maneuver from the cup of water to the tank, and difficult to line up correctly on the tank. It might be easier to cut the strip in two pieces and add the decals
in two steps rather than all at once. After the Micro Set dried, I applied Walther’s Solvaset to get the decals to adhere to the tank and to eliminate any air bubbles under the decal. I used these two steps to apply all of the decals. Next, measure the distance from each double row of rivets to the edge of the manway. Cut two rows of single rivets to these lengths and apply along the top. Cut out and apply the circular row of double rivets and apply this to the top of the manway cover. Figure 7 shows the tank after this group of rivets has been applied. The vertical rivets on the side of the tank are spaced at 8’ intervals. Start at one end of the tank and make light pencil marks at 8’ intervals near the top row of rivets on either side (figure 8 next page). Make similar marks at 8’ intervals along the lower half of the tank on each side. Next, measure the
Figure 5: The basic tank with the manway added to the top and ready for decaling. Page 96 • May 2012 MRH
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Figure 6: Decals used for the tank. Starting in the upper left-hand corner and moving clockwise: 1) single row of rivets; 2) double circular row of rivets used for the top of the manway cover; 3) single circular row of rivets used for the base of the manway; and, 4) double row of rivets.
Figure 7: Apply double row of rivets to each end and a single row of rivets along the center line of the tank.
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