Hello i love building models but i have never put decals on any of my models i would like to start can you give any tips on the best way to apply decals i mostly do cars but im thinking of moving in on other types. I just finshed a top fule dragster and if you have ever seen a dragster you will now its loaded with sponser tags i would like to put the sponser decals on the body.
Thank you
Fatman
Heres how I apply my decals.
- spray the model with a glosscaot (i use future floor polish)
- when its dry, I cut out the detail and put into a bottle cap filled with water (might need a bowl for the larger decals.)
- after around 10-20 seconds I remove the decal from the water with tweezers.
- I then place the decal as close as possible to the area that it needs to go.
- then, slide the decal off the backing paper and position it. ( use a toothpick and/or a paint brush (came from a crayola watercolor set) )
- once the decal is in position, push out all air bubbles with a toothpick.
- Finally I cover the decal in some solvaset and then when its all dry I seal the model up with a dull coat.
I usually put the decal in the water until the backing paper slides off by itself.
for 1/72 models that i love, I usually brush Future on the decalling spot and when the future is dry, i put the decal on it.
when the decal is dry, put it under a clear flat coat.
Thank you for the help with decaling i must buy some Future and will use you help i will post after the job id done letting you know how it went
my Thanks to
John $ Jinithith2
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