decal setting solution?

[Guest]

hey, i was just wondering what you guys use as a decal setting solution so that the decals dont look so fake?

thanks!

Chris

[Guest]

Hi Chris and a warm welcome to the forum. I use Micro-Sol and Micro-Set, which seem to be a particularly popular product in the UK and pretty readily obtainable. If you can't get it locally there are plenty of mail order places where you can get it.

[Guest]

Hello Chris

I use Mr Softner and Mr Setter.

[Guest]

Hi Chris

I now use Microsol and Microset and have found them to be very good.

I originally used Humbrol Decalset but had terrible trouble with it leaving a white residue and it destroyed some Tamiya decals on a corsair I was building which left such a mess that I had to flat and repaint the whole thing again, could have been errors on my part but I personally would avoid Decalset and stick with Microsol/Set

As with all of the setting solutions it's best to use them on a glossy surface.

Regards

Tim.

[Guest]

Sol, Set and sometimes white vinegar.

[Guest]

Decal sealant

Johnsons Kleer otherwise known as Future is the stuff to use. As i keep telling everyone it has a million and one uses including mounting your decals.

Before using Future to seal your model with it is important that the kit be clean and free of any oils such as fingerprints. All coats of paint should be allowed to cure (dry) for at least 24 to 48 hours (especially enamels) before applying Future. The sealing coat of Future (usually one coat is sufficient) should be allowed to dry for 24 to 48 hours before applying decals. After decals have been applied and everything has dried completely (24 to 48 hours) you can apply a dull or flat finish safely such as Testors dull coat lacquer or Polly Scale clear flat. Testors Dull Coat is a lacquer so it should be applied in light coats to avoid orange peel.

Wet your decal as usual in water, but before it goes to the model, dip it in future. It works well and does away with the need for Micro-Sol/Set or similar setting agent. The only downside I have noted is that the Future goes tacky quite quickly and can cause a few problems if you are still trying to place/adjust the decal at that time. The upside is that it pretty much ensures no silvering.

Hope that helps.

Bazza xx:kiss:

[Guest]

thanks a lot guys, ill aks the local hobby shop if they have this stuff!