Airframes
Benevolens Magister
It smells very like Kodak 'Photoflo', a softening agent which was used in B&W film developing to prevent film sticking together during processing.
Any tips on prop nose decal?
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mikewint
Captain
It seems to "melt" the decals turning them into paint which having no where else to go sticks to the plastic. It should be on ebay?
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
All it does is soften the decal carrier film, and break the surface tension between said film and the receiving surface, so that the whole decal area conforms as smoothly, and as closely as possible to that surface. In doing this, the decal carrier film will 'stretch' (for want of better description) and 'bed down' to be almost invisible. The 'quality' of the end result is dependant on the quality of the surface to which the decals are applied, with a smooth (ie gloss), grease-free finish being required to obtain optimum results. Once this overall surface is 'equalised', over the decal area, by application of a further gloss coat, then the results are complete, with the decal(s) now being bonded to, and part of, the surrounds,.
Further clear coats of the required finish (ie, matt, gloss, semi matt etc), then enhance the appearance, giving the visual perception of the decal(s) being painted on.
Further clear coats of the required finish (ie, matt, gloss, semi matt etc), then enhance the appearance, giving the visual perception of the decal(s) being painted on.
A4K
Brigadier General
Could well be on E-bay Mike, but anything with metal or fluid in it gets destroyed by the posties now (without notice to sender or would be recipient). Everything has gone anal since 9/11.
mikewint
Captain
Thank Terry, I know that it makes a tremendous difference in decal appearence. Just one of the many things you taught me.
A4K, You should be able to choose your shipping method. What about UPS or FedEx? Do you have them there? Surely EVERYTHING can't be banned
A4K, You should be able to choose your shipping method. What about UPS or FedEx? Do you have them there? Surely EVERYTHING can't be banned
A4K
Brigadier General
Could be a different story with Fed Ex and co Mike, never tried (too expensive!). Thanks for the heads up though - might try that in future when I'm working again.
mikewint
Captain
too bad, it is fantastic stuff for decals. Don't know FedEx/UPS rates there but the bottles are small, maybe 15-20mL or so
A4K
Brigadier General
Cheers mate, will keep that in mind!
