discussion Decal Silvering Please Help!!

[Guest]

Hi all,


I'm currently doing my Italeri A-10A, I'm in the stage of decaling now, I gloss coat the whole thing with Tamiya Spray Can Gloss (TS-13), I even use Microset and Microsol, why it keeps not conforming perfectly to the kit?? Am doing something wrong, something I missed, or it's the decal that too old? Any suggestion ate greatly appreciated. Thanks all


Leo

 

[papa 695]

Leo when you first put the decal down before you use Micro sol do you use a wet cotton bud to roll over the decal to squeeze all the air and water from under it ?

 

[Guest]

Hi Leo, quick question mate, do you use warm water when you soak the decal? Also put some of the blue microset in the water, not a lot just a couple of drops both of these wil make the decals soften and should help them conform to the model. Not hot water just warm.


Take more care than normal as they will be more fragile.


Good luck


Martin.

 

[Guest]

Maybe that's why, I only use regular tap water. I'll try the warm water then. Thanks lads!!

 

[stona]

Some decals are just awful and will not react to any normal decal softeners. I don't know about the kit decals you are struggling with, but on occasion I've chucked the kit decals and invested in some after market ones.


Cheers


Steve

 

[Alan 45]

Italieri always silver foe me no matter what I do , ive taken to buying aftermarket decals as a replacement or look in my leftovers

 

[Guest]

Some decals are just awful and will not react to any normal decal softeners. I don't know about the kit decals you are struggling with, but on occasion I've chucked the kit decals and invested in some after market ones.
Cheers


Steve

I got aftermarket decal for the main decal, but I'm struggling with the stencils and missiles decals at the moment

 

[Guest]

This is my italieri a10 it did take a lot to get them down.


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You'll get there mate

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[Guest]

This is my italieri a10 it did take a lot to get them down.
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You'll get there mate

That is a great A-10 Martin