Catch22
Major
That looks just wonderful Wayne!
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lesofprimus
Brigadier General
So tell me, how do u get the decals to det into the panel lines like u did Wayne???
Apply them, let them set alittle, then exacto knife them into the seams, reapply some Micro Sol to get them sealed, then dry them back down????
Im gonna try it on my new Dora.... I love the look..
Apply them, let them set alittle, then exacto knife them into the seams, reapply some Micro Sol to get them sealed, then dry them back down????
Im gonna try it on my new Dora.... I love the look..
Ok, they are kit supplied hasegawa decals, applied and left to setttle on their own for a while...here is the kicker after an hour or so I actually use my finger nail (forefinger is best) to press the decal into the panel lines to stretch them into it.
I wait a while to let the decals glue take effect so the thing does not move.
I press lightly rolling the finger nail along the line, you don't want to move it or tear it but make it conform. You must not drag along it!!
You will also get the air out from under the decal too.
You can use a curved instrument of some kind as well if you bite your nails too much, a bread and butter knife will work, rounded edge and dull!
Now I also will cut the decal along the line and use softener as well if they won't play ball. The cutting must be very careful and after the softener DON'T TOUCH !
Also I have mentioned in the past the 'Click' pencils can do the job if sharpened like a chisel point and pressed in and drawn lightly and carefully along the decals line. Pencil needs to be at about a 30-45 degree angle to the surface This takes a bit of practice as you can tear the decal so you must be careful.
Hope these hints help.
lesofprimus
Brigadier General
OK, so u apply the decal, get it posistioned and let it sit there... U dont press it down and apply it permantly??? Let it sit and soak on the model???
After it sits for awhile, then attempt to force it into the seam with fingernail... Once into the seam, then u cut it???
After it sits for awhile, then attempt to force it into the seam with fingernail... Once into the seam, then u cut it???
Once in position, yes I do press it down with tissue to permanently position it and soak up the water,taking care not to move it.
Then wait the hour or so, (sorry I wasn't quite clear enough) then press it into the seam. I actually go over this procedure number of times over a period of time to get it to settle. I resort to the cutting and softener only if necessary on stubborn decals.
Plus if I get silvering I prick the decal in that spot (usually around the edges)put on a drop of softener and then wipe it away after a few seconds.Repeating if necessary.
lesofprimus
Brigadier General
OK, I got it, will give it a try and see what comes out of it....
I'll do the non-camera side first hehe...
I'll do the non-camera side first hehe...
Jgonzalez
Airman 1st Class
Here is my Me109 G14... sorry for the delay. The model is Hasedawa, with Aires wheels and Eduard's interior and exterior details.
Soon I'll have to ask for a bigger office.....
Soon I'll have to ask for a bigger office.....
Screaming Eagle
Senior Master Sergeant
nice jgonzalez!
Nice work JG!
Matt308
Glock Perfection
Love your display with the cards. Excellent collection. So what do you do when you run out of room with "the addiction"?
Looks like their might be room for another shelf, but after that...?
Catch22
Major
That looks great! I love your info cards.
And Wayne: I use my finger nails too, but I do it RIGHT after I have applied the decal. I'll try waiting longer next time.
And Wayne: I use my finger nails too, but I do it RIGHT after I have applied the decal. I'll try waiting longer next time.
The only real issue with doing it straight away, is the decal may move...?
I like to leave it just a little while for the backing glue to take hold....
I like to leave it just a little while for the backing glue to take hold....
Matt308
Glock Perfection
Wayne, all decals are different. And some great... others shite. Do you take your decals out of the water ASAP after they begin to move? Wait a standard time? Or don't care how long they are in the water (not likely)?
I have found you have to kinda judge how long they are in based upon the individual model decals. Kinda like cooking a steak... it just depends.
Thoughts?
I have found you have to kinda judge how long they are in based upon the individual model decals. Kinda like cooking a steak... it just depends.
Thoughts?
Switcha
Airman 1st Class
Just loved this Matt, Yep it is JUST like cooking a steak, every one of the blighter's is different.
I dip my decals in water then place them on a piece of wet paper towel until they become loose. This way I keep as much of the glue with the decal as possible and if I get interrupted by mini-me trying to kill his Sister no harm is done. I'm currently using 'Microscale' Micro set Micro Softener has anyone tried the MR Hobby range Mr Soft Mr Set, if so how did they go?
You're absolutely right Matt they are all different and you need to think carefully about how to use them. I usually take them out once they start to move, but sometimes longer...I've never really had issue regardless of the time they are in the water.
Very old decals can be a real problem tearing or disintegrating...if you think this is a possibilty you should give them a light coat of gloss to ensure they don't come apart and take extra care as you move them from the backing paper to the model.
