discussion Decals

[Guest]

Hello

Having finally accessed the contents of my Decal Fix I have started applying the decals by adding Decal fix before and after.

Am I ok then to varnish on top of the whole surface, with, in this case, matt varnish? Is there any special technique please?

And I need to trim one of the tail decals as it's hanging slightly over the edge. Any tips here would be appreciated too please.

Many thanks

Aidan

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Its not a problem to varnish over a decal once it is fixed and dry. Use light coats of varnish. As regards trimming the decal, not something I have had to do after fixing. A picture of the problem may be helpful. You will only get one shot at this and the advice needs to be right.

 

[Guest]

Aidan. I have also had this problem with over size decals.

Now cut the decal very close to size & try dry then trim before fixing. But have used in the case of a problem as you describe a Morton knife cut then finger nail scratch. On the bit you want to remove !!! All before varnishing obviously.

Laurie

 

[Guest]

Photos attached

I must not have been clear in my post. I put the decal on and then found it was too big. I never imagined that decals can be too big - still - it's a continous learing curve.

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These poor quality images will hopefully show the problem. Am I ok to trim the decal with a sharp scalpel blade or this there a better way?

Thanks

Aidan

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[Guest]

Actually, looking at that pic - it's not showing much. Lighting? But there is a considerable amount of overhang on the decal.

 

[stona]

I trim decals like that when they are completely dried. I use a new and therefore very sharp scalpel blade.

Cheers

Steve