WnW Decalling woes

[Woodshedwings]

Tried applying, using water and hairdryer method and this was the result.

 

 

 

Can anyone help me resolve this? I have tried soaking with Micro-Sol to no avail. If it can't be fixed, I may have to sand off and switch schemes. Any advice gratefully received.

[Paulster]

No sanding needed. Prick each bubble with a needle or new #11. Reapply Micro Sol liberally. Let it sit. I usually do this before hitting the rack. That way it sits unobserved for a few hours. Because, as we all know. Nothing works as we want it while were sitting there watching it. 

[Paulster]

Couple of questions. What type of paint (i.e. enamel, aryl, crayons……) Then, same question as far as gloss coat.

[JeroenPeters]

I'm with Paul 100%. And give the Micro Sol time to work. Don't dab the decals! Don't touch them.

[Woodshedwings]

Hi Paul and Jeroen

 

I used a mix of Gunze and Tamiya to get the PC10 and this dried to a glossy consistency, so I didn't bother putting a gloss coat on (stands back and waits for howls of derision from the crowd). The fin flash went on OK. Yes, I am very impatient, but did leave it over night for the Micro-Sol to work after pricking the bigger bubbles. I shall try again tonight.

[JeroenPeters]

hmm... Micro Sol should work. It looks like air got trapped under the decal. Indeed. Very sharp needle. and more Micro Sol.

By the way: I don't always use gloss coat before decal time.

[Woodshedwings]

Try Solvaset or Mr. Mark Softer...they're definitely more potent.

I don't have any of those in at the moment. I may have to bite the bullet and sand it off if the Micro-Sol can't hack it. I should be able to adapt a roundel from one of the other schemes to replace it.

[James H]

Micro Sol is like using piss in comparison to Mr Mark Setter.....seriously, if you can get some, try it.

[Dave J]

Mike, I normally place the decal and then all the water out underneath with a cotton bud. Once most of the water is gone, that's when I hit with the hair dyer.

 

Try what Jeroen has said with the sol... If you have no luck let me know and I will have some spare decals for you. No need of sanding them just use some masking tape to remove them.

[Woodshedwings]

Having trouble getting hold of Solvaset and Mr Mark in Canada. Solvaset is considered to be hazmat apparently and postage rates from the States are a killer at the moment. If anyone knows of an outlet for the Mr. Mark products, then please let me know as I would like to add them to my armoury.

 

Dave,

thanks for the advice. I may have been too quick off the mark with the hairdryer. I think the decal is ruined so if you do have a spare you could send me, that would be wonderful.

Cheers,

Mike.

[youngtiger1]

Never heard of Mr. Mark softener but I have tried Solvaset and it works like charm. Now, I'll have find and try this Mr. Mark stuff and see how it works.

 

Mike