Eduard BF109 E-4

[KSaarni]

And adding to Stiks very good information package, there are of course a number of different decal setting solutions "out there".
Sometimes you need a stronger product for thicker decals, more "rough" surface etc.

I use with success both Microscales products, but my absolute favorite now is the Decal setting "Strong" by Daco products.



- Kari

[Handiabled]

Adding also to this discussion, as said about a clear coat application... If you use Future make sure you give it a good couple days to cure before using decal set. It can cause it to "haze' around the decal. Worst case scenario if it does happen a light amount of Future brushed over the affected area will make it disappear...... Hope this helps and doesn't add confusion to the subject...

[Medicman71]

These will turn you into a decal master. Check ‘em out!

That's what I've been using.

[KennyX]

Getting better about applying small decals! The setting solution helps! Thanks for the recommendation guys!

[Stikpusher]

Those stencils are always fun...

[KennyX]

Those stencils are always fun...

I’m going all the way with this. Washes start tomorrow once the clear coat has had time to cure.

[KSaarni]

Looking very good!

I lift my (virtual) hat to you! To have patience to put all those stencils in place.

Happy also you use now decal settings, indeed, makes decaling one step "nicer" !

- Kari

[KennyX]

Looking very good!

I lift my (virtual) hat to you! To have patience to put all those stencils in place.

Happy also you use now decal settings, indeed, makes decaling one step "nicer" !

- Kari

Kari,

Thank you sir!

I found a method that works well for me. I have a very small, very fine paintbrush. I brush the decal off the backing and onto the model and brush it gently into place. Once I got the hang of it, it became a relaxing activity.

[jkim]

Decals are looking good! I think decal placement is one of my least favorite things to do in modeling. Especially when confronted with a lot of small stenciling... very difficult to work up the motivation. I can't imagine what it's like to do an F4 Phantom model! Your Von Werra Emil is looking very good!

[KennyX]

Well shit...

Went to pick old Emil up and inspect the job I’d done wiping the excess sludge wash off -first attempt using dissolved soft pastel dust- and dropped it. Landing gear broke in two places: at the nub where it connects and right above the wheel.

Also, one of the decals I’d applied before I was made aware of the magic of setting solution began to peel off (I thought I’d hit it with enough gloss coat, but I guess I was wrong, lesson-leaened, don’t use rattle can gloss coat, spray gloss clear through your airbrush).

On the bright side, the sludge wash worked as expected. And I guess I’ve also learned never to attach landing gear until the project is done.