Hi everyone
First of: happy new year!
I just started modeling and encountered an issue while applying water slide decals + softener.
Because the decal had a lot creases I got carried away with softener application.
Result, the decal has partly dissolved and has become sticky.
If I touch it, the decal paint comes off.
In short these are the steps I took:
I've already established that I used too much softener, so now wondering if I can do something about the stickiness.
Is it safe to apply another coat of varnish to "seal it in"?
Can I touch up the damaged decal with AK paint?
Hope someones has encountered this in the past and I'd love to hear you guy's expertise!
Thanks
Francis
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![Photo 02-01-2022, 11 24 09.jpg Photo 02-01-2022, 11 24 09.jpg](https://www.scale-models.co.uk/data/attachments/309/309828-d99dd2d9f20a31fd9aa01ca4b946ca71.jpg)
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First of: happy new year!
I just started modeling and encountered an issue while applying water slide decals + softener.
Because the decal had a lot creases I got carried away with softener application.
Result, the decal has partly dissolved and has become sticky.
If I touch it, the decal paint comes off.
In short these are the steps I took:
- Brushed on AK paint
- Let paint dry overnight
- Varnished with AK Matt Varnish
- Let varnish dry overnight
- Soak decal while applying softener (MIG Decal Softener) with brush
- Slide on decal
- Struggle with alignment and apply some more softener to help with positioning
- Start to notice issues, apply more softener...
I've already established that I used too much softener, so now wondering if I can do something about the stickiness.
Is it safe to apply another coat of varnish to "seal it in"?
Can I touch up the damaged decal with AK paint?
Hope someones has encountered this in the past and I'd love to hear you guy's expertise!
Thanks
Francis
![Photo 02-01-2022, 11 24 01.jpg Photo 02-01-2022, 11 24 01.jpg](https://www.scale-models.co.uk/data/attachments/309/309827-9d643017f6d7c6f09bb8ffd8e61f61cc.jpg)
![Photo 02-01-2022, 11 24 09.jpg Photo 02-01-2022, 11 24 09.jpg](https://www.scale-models.co.uk/data/attachments/309/309828-d99dd2d9f20a31fd9aa01ca4b946ca71.jpg)
![Photo 02-01-2022, 11 24 24.jpg Photo 02-01-2022, 11 24 24.jpg](https://www.scale-models.co.uk/data/attachments/309/309829-3ecf9dac7243257e8483f39e0d220fac.jpg)