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Reply To: Flames of war decals – help a newbie

April 19, 2019 at 1:41 pm #1379602

avernos

Keymaster

33947xp

hello.

So the important thing first. When applying a decal make a sandwich.

Gloss varnish the area for the decal to go down.
When it dries apply the decal
After the decal is dry apply another layer of gloss varnish.

This does several things, it firstly gives you a smooth layer to apply the decal to, the top coat protects it and lastly the layers remove the “silvering” that you get where you can see the carrier film around the outside of the decal.

I use water to slide the decal off and onto the model, but I do have MicroSet and MicroSol. Decalfix is the same sort of thing from Humbrol. They’re handy if the surface is curved in multiple directions or you have to place the decal onto an irregular shape like over a rivet or hatch.

As to companies, I’ve used Dom’s Decals in the past, they’re excellent. I know Dom can be slow getting things out and some people have had issues. I’ve never had an order be super delayed but I’ve never been in a rush for them, so caveat empor on that one.

Skytrex I’ve not used in years but are very good range of decals

Plastic Soldier Company are the most recent I’ve bought from, excellent quality again, and the one I’ve used most recently.

I’m sure there will be people who have used others that can post below.

Any follow up questions ask away.