discussion Decal soft

[Guest]

Hi all can anyone tell me if they have uesd Decal soft from Revell it would be nice to know before i use it on my mustang>

scott

 

[Guest]

I recently bought this item and don't know how to use it. Would be delighted if someone could help us both.

 

[stona]

I don't use this particular product but I understand it to be a decal softener. Use it like any other similar product. Once you've got the decals on and allowed them to dry just brush some of the softener over them. After application LEAVE THEM ALONE. Don't be tempted to rectify any wrinkling,just give them time. They should snuggle down and conform to surface detail to give a painted on look. You may need to repeat the process several times. Some decals react badly to some softeners,even breaking up,so I'd suggest a test on an unwanted one from the sheet to avoid a potential mess later on!

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

Steve is dead right. I don't use the Revell product but I do now use Microsol read solvent instead of softener, same thing. I cannot stress enough what Steve has said, put it on and leave it. The first time I used it I wondered what was happening as the decal went as wrinkly as parts of my anatomy in a too long hot bath. However, when it dried out, the decal had literally sucked itself onto the surface conforming with quite extreme shapes. There are some decals however that don't seem to do anything, put loads on, no wrinkling or anything but they did appear more 'stuck down'.

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Scott mate, all i'm going to say is you've seen my Bf109 and the decal camo. It was all done Revell Decal soft, i've used it on Tamiya decals too and i can't fault it bud. As Steve said if you get a wrinkle "no touchy", it will settle down and look nice.

Have fun, John

 

[Guest]

Thanks for all the info guys i will test it today on an old decal and see how we go.

scott

 

[Guest]

Thanks a lot guys. Works perfectly.