Masking over decal area

[Guest]

Any one with any ideas gratefully received.

Have a problem where I have to fix the decal which then designates where a line starts for a paint detail. Then have to mask over the decal.

My idea is two coats of the Aqua Varnish. But any other ideas & tips will be helpful.

Laurie

[Tim Marlow]

A possibility perhaps, two coats of varnish to seal the decal, then mask the edge with a damp piece of cartridge paper or similar, lifted quite soon after the paint application. I have never tried it, but can’t see why it wouldn’t work. I think you should trial it first though.

[rtfoe]

After the varnish try post it notes...they are low tack enough not to trouble the decal.

Cheers,
Richard

[Dave Ward]

Laurie,
I've avoided this, like the plague! I've usually got round it, by using a tracing of the decal to mark out the paint line starts & finishes, applying the paint, then touching up after applying the decal. If there is no alternative might it be possible to use masking fluid over the decal?
Dave

[colin m]

I've done it successfully on this little Jet Provost. The large orange area, with the number 24 on was half masked over to paint the black area above.
So, it was a good goat of varnish followed by a couple of days to dry. Then Tamiya masking tape, de-tacked on my forehead - yes, I know.
Once sprayed, just using very light coats of paint, I removed the masking tape as soon as possible. It worked.

[Guest]

I've done it successfully on this little Jet Provost. The large orange area, with the number 24 on was half masked over to paint the black area above.
So, it was a good goat of varnish followed by a couple of days to dry. Then Tamiya masking tape, de-tacked on my forehead - yes, I know.
Once sprayed, just using very light coats of paint, I removed the masking tape as soon as possible. It worked.

Nice idea Colin. Darned nice model as well. Superb finishes.

Puzzling where do you get your goat varnish :tears-of-joy:

Laurie

[colin m]

Goat varnish is very exclusive. Best not to ask.........

[Guest]

try post it notes...they are low tack enough not to trouble the decal.

I was about to suggest the same.