2345 nose decal

[Anonymous]

Hi i just purchased a good condition 2345 western pacific the nose decal 80% gone should i put a repro decal on or try to find a nos decal if its possible. does it effect the value at all if you put a repro decal on. Or some advice hey look its only in good condition dont even worry. just started collecting 3 years i operate most of the post war i have purchased even though its ex condition this one will operate as well thanks for any advice on collecting and operating good examples of post war thanks from the rookie

[wrmcclellan]

sock,

Welcome to the CTT forum!

This is really your choice. Some purists feel a repro or even nos decal degrades the value. However, well done restorations as long as you label it as such typically do well in the market.

You could try several of the suppliers in CTT magazine.

http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/

www.georgetebolt.com

You will need to call Tebolt or Olsen's as they typically do not list all the decals they have.

Regards,
Roy

[iguanaman3]

With 80% gone the original decal has no value anyway. I say put the new one on and enjoy YOUR engine. If you want to sell it the new owner can take it off if he's a purist. In my experience though, a better looking engine is easier to sell... repo or not.

Neil

[philo426]

Get a Miocroscale Wp decal set.I used it on a re-paint of an F_3 and the decals are sharp,clear and go on great!