rkranias Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Not sure what happened. Water not hot enough? Let transfers sit overnight before I removed "foil? Is 3 to 4 hours the max time before removing the "foil"? Varnish did not allow the decal to "bite" to the surface Is preferred surface a "non varnish"? I peeled off the "foil" and this happened. The transfer (image/art/text) came off with the "foil". Any coaching or solution would be much appreciated.
Clashcityrocker Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Super bummer!!! I'm really intrigued by these but I've never used them before. Sorry I no suggestions but hope it works out.
Dave J Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 I have no idea Rick... be interested to hear what people think as I am planing to use some of these for 109 builds in the 1940 GB
Administrators James H Posted February 21, 2015 Administrators Posted February 21, 2015 Did you apply to a gloss surface using decal setting solutions? I coat my models in Klear beforehand, and use Mr Mark Setter. The wood nail rows I added to my Ba 349 were from the same technology.
rkranias Posted February 21, 2015 Author Posted February 21, 2015 Did you apply to a gloss surface using decal setting solutions? I coat my models in Klear beforehand, and use Mr Mark Setter. The wood nail rows I added to my Ba 349 were from the same technology. This afternoon I did a test, applied decal on gloss varnished surface waited 4 hours...fail. Will try Mr.Setter on my next test. Thanks JH!
Administrators James H Posted February 21, 2015 Administrators Posted February 21, 2015 Rick, I believe you really DO need to use a setting solution. Mark Setter is hotter than Micro Sol etc.... Give it a try.
Wumm Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Probably a silly question Rick... But I notice that the Hakenkreuz is back-to-front. Is it possible that you put them on upside-down? S
RalphSarc Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Rick, I believe you really DO need to use a setting solution. Mark Setter is hotter than Micro Sol etc.... Give it a try. Jim I use Micro Sol Blue and Red and have had no issues with it. I noticed today at the hobby shop that Tamiya has a new decal solution. Is Mr.Setter better than both. Also do you apply it to the model before appling the decal?
rkranias Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 Rick, I believe you really DO need to use a setting solution. Mark Setter is hotter than Micro Sol etc.... Give it a try. I'm always game for something hot.
rkranias Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 Probably a silly question Rick... But I notice that the Hakenkreuz is back-to-front. Is it possible that you put them on upside-down? S most observant. that is how I peeled off the wet transfers. I just waded them up, along with several colorful metaphors.
Torben Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Hi Rick, I did not use any setting solution when I applied my Fw 190 sheet. I had 2 or 3 decals that gone apart when I pulled off the foil cause I did not rubbed them down properly. I think this is the main point with them: rubbing them down on a gloss surface. A cotton bud is too soft, I did it with a bit of sprue sanded round on one side. Greets, Torben
rkranias Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 Hi Rick, I did not use any setting solution when I applied my Fw 190 sheet. I had 2 or 3 decals that gone apart when I pulled off the foil cause I did not rubbed them down properly. I think this is the main point with them: rubbing them down on a gloss surface. A cotton bud is too soft, I did it with a bit of sprue sanded round on one side. Greets, Torben Thanks for the tip Torben. Did you rub while transfer was wet? Dry?
krow113 Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Maybe on the bigger ones use amask and paint them.?...I use my Testors burnishing tool for this kinda thing. Wierd ,as a decal is a pretty simple thing.
Torben Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Thanks for the tip Torben. Did you rub while transfer was wet? Dry? Directly before I pulled off the cover foil. I think during drying process the decal itself gets sticky on the lower side, but sometimes the evaporated water leaves small air bubbles between decal foil and kit surface. A gentle rub adjusts that and helps to separate from cover foil. Hope that works. -Oh, and great work so far on your butcher bird!
Paulster Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Jim I use Micro Sol Blue and Red and have had no issues with it. I noticed today at the hobby shop that Tamiya has a new decal solution. Is Mr.Setter better than both. Also do you apply it to the model before appling the decal? Micro Sol/Set is some of the mildest decal stuff out there Ralph. Everything else is a step up. It is what I use though. I always start with the Micro Scale products. Rarely use the Micro set unless needed. But….. I have other brands on the bench when needed.
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