Applying decals.. - Page 2

Nigel.D · 02-05-2006

Please please do not use humbrol decal fix unless your model is a humbrol/airfix/heller kit as it doesnt work on anyone elses decals you would be left with a ruined model and a very negative opinion of our advice if the kit is not one of the above use a diluted vinegar solution

5thelement · 02-05-2006

Ah, so that was a waste of money

lol the kit im building is a Revell kit. Thanks alot for pointing that out though, there's nothing on the bottle to say it's only for use with Airfix kits.

I suppose if anything it'll come in handy for any airfix kits i buy in the future (was looking at a Spitfire)

So, with the diluted vinegar, would i apply a little onto the model before sliding the decal on, or just use it afterwards over the decal?

Sorry again for all the questions!

Nigel.D · 02-05-2006

Afterwards mate it helps soften the decal to conform to shape

Nigel.D · 02-05-2006

if you have no micro set another alternative is dishwasher rinse aid it is a wetting agent and will help you out no end

Nigel.D · 02-05-2006

just goes to show though !!!who on earth thought that modelling was a pocet money exercise lol

5thelement · 02-05-2006

Tell me about it lol

Dont suppose you could give me a name of any dishwasher rinse aid? never had a dishwasher so i've got no idea what i'd be looking for. I'll have a look in Asda on thursday eitherway.

G/f is having a right laugh at me aswell, painting floor polish, vinegar and now dishwasher rinse aid onto my model lol i'll be pulling out the HP sauce next lol

Thanks again for the tips, all really appreciated, i cant wait to have this finished and post some pictures!

**Bunkerbarge** · 02-05-2006

HP sauce is actually very good for cleaning metalwork!

Not only is it acetic acid based, i.e. vinegar, but it also contains enough gentle abrasives to polish metal very effectively.

For a dramatic demonstration stick some on a cloth and polish a brass coin such as a Two Pence piece.

It is also pretty good on a bacon buttie!!!

rjwood_uk · 02-05-2006

now that im dont believe, going to have to try it to believe it myself!!!

does it have to be HP or can it be any bbq/brown sauce?

lol

**Bunkerbarge** · 03-05-2006

Any acetic acid based sauce, check the ingredients for vinegar.

rjwood_uk · 03-05-2006

so a nice venergrette, sweet and sour, sate sauce?