discussion vallejo Transfer medium and fixer.

[slupanter]

Can I just ask. How do you use it?

I've had a play but to no avail.

 

[stona]

I use a different manufacturer but I understand this to be Vallejo's two step system.

Apply the medium to the model and apply the decal on this. Slap a bit more over the decal. When you are happy with the position of the decal you can remove the excess medium as you would water. I have been told that the decal medium is also a fairly strong softener so it may be worth checking its effect on an unwanted decal from the same sheet.

Leave the decal to dry for a while (15 mins to 24 Hrs depending who you ask! I'm a 15 minute kind of guy.) Apply the fixer to the decal. This I think is essentially a varnish but someone may know more.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

Couldn't get on with it personally, the Microscale version does a far better job for me

 

[stona]

Couldn't get on with it personally, the Microscale version does a far better job for me

Me too, Microset followed by Microsol usually works for me.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

i have just purchased a bottle of revell decal fix but have not tried it yet,shall report back after usage.

 

[slupanter]

Can I just ask do I soften the decal with water first or use the medium

 

[Centurion3RTR]

i have just purchased a bottle of revell decal fix but have not tried it yet,shall report back after usage.

LOL!! Thats the stuff i use Andrew, not had a problem with it (yet!).....

Have fun, John

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Can I just ask do I soften the decal with water first or use the medium

Use water first to get it off the backing then do what Steve said.

Have fun, John

 

[Ian M]

Can I just ask do I soften the decal with water first or use the medium

Use water as normal to lift the decal from the backing paper, then once in place use the decal fix.

Ian M

 

[stona]

Yes,as the chaps above said,release the decal with water as usual. The decal medium solution that you then place the decal onto (and splosh on top) will chemically soften the decal film allowing it to conform better to surface detail etc on the model. It helps to make the decal look as if it is painted on rather than stuck on later.

The reason I suggest a test is because decals from different manufacturers react differently to decal softeners. I once watched the decals from a Hasegawa kit virtually melt before my eyes! If the decals do crinkle up under the solution it's important not to touch them. Let them dry naturally,they usually sort themselves out.

Cheers

Steve