How to Apply Decals to a Model
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2015
- I get great results using this method; hopefully you will too!
Good results can still be obtained without decal solution, but I'd recommend getting some.
Watered-down PVA glue may need TWO coats to get a smooth enough finish, and remember you can also use another coat of it to seal the decals afterwards.
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Look man I got a decal and water I ain’t got all that fancy stuff
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GrandTheftGaming did it work or not, I’m a new modeler and I don’t feel like going out and buying all this stuff
TurboMacoroni all this trick does is it helps the decal stick to the surface in a realistic manner , so that it looks like paint , you don’t need all that fancy stuff if you’re a new modeller , and don’t let this complicated stuff get to you , when you build your models just be sure to have fun .
In short , just use water and that’s it.
That's all I ever needed, decals and hot water. In rare cases when they don't stick, I apply some watered down Elmer's or wood glue (PVA). I've used decals over 50 years old with these methods just fine.
Yeah me too it Just worked fine
Ahhh so that's how you do it, damn I'm stupid I've been trying to peel off the decals like stickers 🤦🏼♂️
i wasted like 10 decals of my first model that way......
I'm here because I just tried that
That’s what I thought at first I would of done that on my first one if my dad did not make models when he was a kid
Oof...thank god i watched Jobbythehong first before making the model kits
OBOII same
decal was said 19 times during that video, in 87 seconds
There's a lot of decals.
exactly!
So he says decal all 4.6 seconds
It wasn't said once. He said deekul a lot though.
dude speaks at a modest rate of about 13.1 decals per minute
7 years later and is still one of the best tutorials out there.
I love the fact that you don't do the usual gibber gabber and get straight to the point.
I mean, I am a scale modeler, I have a certain problem and I searched RUclips for a solution.
So there is absolutely no point in telling the viewer
- that every modeler knows the problem
- what the problem is and what might happen or not in the problematic situation
- it was a good idea to look for a solution on YT
- that after this introduction you will start giving tips on how to deal with the problem
and so on.
I watch instruction videos all the time and yours are very well made: to the point, well explained, good video and audio. Well done and thanks. I hope you can make some money out of it because you deserve it.
Short, consise, to the point. I doubt I would've been able to find the courage to decal without this tutorial, simply amazing
Thanks man, I have been trying to peel them off this whole time, I really needed this so thank you!
Your videos are helping make my models much better thanks.
You are so awesome I already knew how to apply them but from the thinned down gloss varnish I didnt know thank you owen you are the best!!!
+Mr.snipeskater Glad you learnt something new! :)
my technique is to dip it in water for 30 seconds, use my finger to pick it up of the sheet, try to shake it of onto the model, use my brush to move it into position with tons of water, wait 2 minutes, dump a load of pva glue on it, and spray the model in matting varnish. please don't hate me....
Brilliant! I'm finishing off an Ace Combat themed Warhammer model of the Crimson Hunter and this has taught me what to buy,and how to secure the decal in place! :D
I love how you don't take a lot to explain this 👀
I love videos like these. Extremely useful and to the point!
Applying my first decal today, I finally have all the fancy supplies required to do this!!!
Great video, thanks for all the good tips!
Great video my friend. Succinct and to the point. About add the decals to my toon Tiger 1 it's my first Model ever. I've had a Gorgeous $50.00 B-17 sitting in my closet because I realized that I'd grabbed a fairly complicated model to start with and wanted to get into the model game with something less formidable.
I wish I'd known this when I was a kid. Eventually, I just gave up on applying decals to my models.
I just bought a model plane today but didn't even realize that it was a build it yourself one because the box is pretty much all in Japanese so I thought I was getting an already put together model. 😅 Now I'm watching all these videos and really wishing I knew better beforehand! Looks like this model is just going to have to be painted! I certainly don't have all of the tools necessary for model building!
I watch this repeatedly because it is satisfying
Very good Owen . I would just warn newcomers that softening solution the microsol can easily destroy decals and should be watered down and avoided where not needed I have taken to using a wet brush , ( water ) The setting solution is often good enough on flat surfaces with good decals .
Anthony Brown
Well it is a solvent
Excellent, to the point video!
You are a life saver thanks mate👍🏻
+Quick Kits, can you be a bit more specific on the watered-down PVA glue? Ratio? Desired consistency? Thanks!
i know u didnt ask me but i usually water mine down to a consistency that i can spray it through a spray bottle. about like milk i think.
rabbles to the consistency of milk , basically as liquid as you can get it .
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Insanely helpful
I used to decal lego figures a LOT and we used a makeup sponge and it got rid of the air bubbles immediately and it confirmed to the surface within at least two sponges
New to models. Now I'm glad that before I went to a tutorial I tried removing decals that weren't gonna be used in the variant I was gonna make. I tried prying it up with my x-acto knife and completely fubared the decal. 🤣🤣
Do you have to wait for the micro set to fully dry before applying a coat of micro sol or do you apply it once the decal is on the model? Great channel btw love your content
Thanks man!
Thank you!👍
I'm hand painting, using enamel paints. what kind of clear coat should i use? Acrylic or enamel? I also want to try panel ling and am confused on how that affects which finish i use. thanks for the great videos
Very helpful video! But I have a question, does Tamiya Clear turn out to make the model glossy? Or does it make the model have a sort of matte finish?
Nice video
Great tutorial! Although, I have had paint bubble in the past; for no apparent reasons. I have a rare model and don't want anything to go wrong with it.
Is there a simpler way with just water, or a less aggressive product?
How would you apply decals on angles? Is there anything I can use to hold the model at angles without accdently shaking the model?
So I have spray matte varnish that will eat away the decal if I spray it on them. Would it work to use PVA glue to make a smooth surface AND seal in the decals after they dry? Because if they are sealed in and protected then my spray varnish won’t ruin them.
Thanks 👍
what are your (or viewers) thoughts on vallejo did you guys ever tried vallejo's decal fix and decal medium
So if I use pva glue I water it down, paint it on the spot, the do I let dry or do I just put the decal on? Also can I use pva glue as a clear coat or do I need a flat coat
What ratio do you prefer (PVA/water) I may have already asked this another video, but I can't remember/can't find it if I did. Thanks!
What ratio of pva glue to water should I use (and same question for gloss varnish and thinners)
thanks it very helpful bicaus in first time when i had an model i don,t now how to stick the decals and i have mad at it than i just cup off and glue it on model
Also do I let the decal dry before putting the clear coat on?
What kind of paint do yiu use and what do you seal with before applying the decal. Also would like some tips on what decal solution tk buy and what to spray over the model to seal it with and protect it. Any help is wonderful
I use the watered down glue trick to seal it in and then I put flat varnish on because my varnish corrodes decals
now this is what i done on a tamiya 61114 (gloss varnish + micro set + micro sol)
the decals from vertical direction especially went dry fast and i had very very short time to adjust which result was decals almost wrong positioned, observable when you turn the aircraft repeatedly from a side to the other side
and this goes very bad if i use tamiya mark fit strong
Do you need to put gloss over the top of the decal or will it be okay without?
Excelente 👍 felicidades por
Awesome vid! How about applying decals on curved or raised detailed surfaces?
That's what the decal solution is for- it'll help it conform to the surface.
Hi Owen, thanks a lot for the video! I’m just wondering what is the “ clear coat “ you mention at the end of the video, is that a paint? I’m sure that you always don’t paint over a decal! Could you explain (and teach lol) me? :)
Sorry for my english, i’m not a native speaker!
I have bin making models for sum time now but I have never used a decal solution before.
Would you recommend I us microset/sol or humbrol decal fix?
I have that humbrol decal fix reacts with humbrol clear coat is this true?
Micro sol or microl set? I dont have problems with making my decals stick, but i have a problem with wrinkles? Sometimes my decals dont stick because i just use water, and sometimes it sticks
You can just use micro set. Micro sol is for if you need the decals to soften further. There are other decal solutions available (such as Humbrol - though I don't like it as much) just give 'decal solution' a google. Decal solution would help with wrinkling
Could i use humbrol Matt Cote for sealing the decal?
This video helps but do you have any other tips for doing long and thin decals on commercial jets?
Anyone got any other decal-related tips to share?
+Quick Kits I don't really have any access to any decal solution. :(
How I apply my decals:
Apply water to surface of model.
Hold decal in water for 10 seconds.
Place on paper towel.
Use a brush to move the decal into place.
The rip off a small bit of tissue off, and gently dab it onto the edge of the surrounding water. (Gets rid of water)
Then apply a coat of matt varnish over the decal.
Do you have any tips on how I could improve my decal application?
+Quick Kits I use blotting paper to press down the decal and remove the water. Works very well.
+Quick Kits i use Q-tips. once the decal is in place, instead of using a paper towel as a blotter, i'll take a Q-tip and roll it across the decal while pressing down at the same time. but you have to take care not to drag the Q-tip across because it could move : ( or even tear :( the decal. this method works like a charm for me.
however there is no wrong method. whatever works best for you is all that matters. ; )
+Jake “The Model Maniac” Black As I do in the video, either use gloss varnish or watered-down PVA glue to create a smooth area where you will apply the decals, this will stop them silvering. Hope that helps :)
+Zammpie Thanks for that tip :)
Any tips on how to do those really fiddly decals like do not walk lines and panel lines that go on the wings?
Make sure the whole decal is sliding on the paper (be very gentle) and place the paper exactly where you want the lines. Carefully slide the paper out from underneath and nudge the line into place. Basically just take a lot of care and patience, don't rush
Quick Kits Is it bad if i use wattered down pva glue to help tobstick the decals on
It looks like we have to wait 2-3 days for varnish to get dry enough or decal catch adhesiveness too fast. I put Tamiya mark fit strong before decal and i was a very short time able to move decal on surface.
1:21 So is a clear coat just clear paint? Or do i need something special for it?
my friend recommended me a new technique: to paint Mr. Hobby thinner on the decal. Since It's way too strong ( literally used as paint remover), it will completely dissolve the decal. Do you think this is an effective technique? thanks
I like how you say decals
It’s kind of a mix of the 2 main ways people say it
Do you really need the decal thinner or no? Im kinda on a budget and not interested in purchasing more stuff for my flames of war on top of the $80 I just spent for some packs and two tigers (paints and decals included)
If you use the thinned PVA glue do you let it dry like you would a gloss coat or use it in lieu of MicroSol? What ratio do you thin it?
Let it dry. Ratio is roughly 1:1 I'd say - but I've never measured that. I just do it by eye
How do I thin the varnish
Thanks
Apply a glossy clear coat b4 applying decal, and a matt gloss after?
I just wasted my first 3 decals by touching them too hard after softening them (they were the tiniest things ever). Good thing they weren't actually going to be all that visible, only a small cockpit interior detail. Also didn't realize you have only one chance to get them placed properly if you don't have that fancy solution.
i've just bought my first kit this Christmas (an airfix dogfight doubles A6M2 and P40) but i'm still recovering info on how to build It properly. The kit includes two brushes, Poly cement and paints, so I think they are made to not need anything more (except tools like tweezers or scalpel), in the box doesn't mention any solution so, how bad could It be to apply the decals just with water and the glossy coat? (Pd: your videos are great and they are helping me a lot ;) )
Well if you're applying the decals to a oddly shaped surface (eg. around the edge of a wing or onto the nose of a BF110) you'll probably find the decal will not stick flat. Decal solution softens them so they can be manipulated more easily. Same goes for a very detailed surface eg. with panel lines and rivets. If you're just beginning then you don't really need decal solution. Check out the video I made for Airfix for some more info ruclips.net/video/u2gJscUB5xQ/видео.html
Quick Kits thanks for the answer! i'll watch it :)
I'm building one that my grandpa got in the 90s and i swear the decals have lost their adhesive lol
Same problem here man, currently building my dad's Tiger II he got in the 90s as well. Not just the decals, the whole thing's as rusty as the real one
instead of decal solution, can i use thinner?
my kit comes with a decal for the cockcpit, do i need to spray a gloss coat?
Tommy Lakasi
With a decal that small, you won't need gloss varnish. But decal solution will be needed to help it conform to the plastic. Once it's dry, you'll have to seal it like any other decal.
Can I ask if I don't have any of the Decal Solution, Can I use water instead of the Decal Solution?
Is it true that Micro Sol and Micro Set have been discontinued by MicroScale? They aren't even listed as products on the MicroScale website, and are out of stock on Squadron and even Amazon (I went there to try to order them, but as I was processing my order they both went out of stock). MicroScale doesn't offer any alternate products to replace them, either - so I guess home-brew solutions are going to be the way to go, at least for the foreseeable future. Thanks for the video - it couldn't be more timely!
Kit manufacturers seem to have begun producing their own decal solutions, I know humbrol have, I'll have to look into this though! I really like micro sol and set :/
what happens if you dont put a gloss varnish?
i have mirco sol and mirco set but will it destroy the decal if I dont put a gloss varnish?
No you can use decal solution without varnish although the decals may 'silver' (unless you are using Humbrols new formula of Decalfix). An alternative to gloss vanish is polishing the surface with high grade micromesh cloth. Basically you want to create a smooth surface under the decal to prevent microscopic airbubbles from being trapped, which is what cause the silvering effect
How to decal long thin decals used on scale 1/144 airliner aircraft without curling"
Whats the difference between the blue and red?
Is Decal solution and decal adhesive the same thing?
Is there a difference in finish between acrylic and enamel varnishes and can they both be thinned like paints IE acrylic with water and enamel with white spirit ?
Yes, and bear in mind what weathering you're doing over them - oil wash over acrylic varnish is safe, oil wash over enamel varnish is risky bc they're both solvent based
thanks
Is pva glue bacsically school liquid Elmer's glue?
Yes
Would White Spirit work as decal solution?
Do I need micro sol and micro set? I am just starting out and I don't want to spend tons of money on my first models.
No, but I'd recommend you get some PVA glue
Owen what is th name of the music in the background?
Spent ages trying to peel the stickers off, before giving in and looking for a tutorial 😅
if I put a decal on clear plastic would you be able to see all the solutions? im trying to see whats the best way to apply any type of decal or vinyl sticker to a clear plastic surface since im new to this but have and idea in my head
If you're applying a decal to clear plastic because the surface will be smooth on a microscopic level you won't need to apply varnish and decal solution may actually not be necessary. Perhaps test it first if you can. If there is an issue, try decal solution. Any residue should be able to be gently removed once the decal has fully dried with a damp cloth
Quick Kits thanks so much you’re a lifesaver! I have these clear plastic hard clutches that I wanted to put a decal on and was so stumped on how I should put it on there so it doesn’t come off. Thanks so much!
What is silvering?
How come my decals have a see through film around it?
Wish I had seen this before I destroyed the decals for my 1:400 Titanic model. But to honest, I probably would have screwed it up nonetheless.
Which thinner should I use to thin down Humbrol Gloss cote?
Looking at the website, it says to clean brushes after using it with enamel thinners, so assuming it must be enamel based thin it with enamel thinners :)
Quick Kits Thanks, mate! Looks like I'm going to have to go on a shopping trip today...
I soaked it until the decal floated off. Has anyone experienced this and found it to be detrimental?
I have a kit from the 80s and I’m worried if any of this has changed since then
The decals might be too fragile to apply
Do you have any advice for sticking decals to curved or uneven surfaces?
I know you stick to military builds, but, I was building a motorcycle replica a few months back and totally botched the decals on the main fairing. It felt like whoever made the decals didn't know the dimensions of the fairing, but it was a Tamiya model so I chalked it up to my own mistake. Even on the front fairing, which is much more flat, it wouldn't bond evenly, leaving it cracked and air bubbling shortly after drying.Totally ruined an otherwise (near) flawless build..... :(
Decal solution would definitely help with that. Sorry to hear about your bad experience :(
Quick Kits hmm i tried solution, and even took my time, however the more time i took, the more the solution hardened, making the decals less pliable and more fragile. Not my first time putting decals on, but never before on such a contoured surface. Anyways, thanks for the reply- if you can think of anything else please let me know, otherwise keep up the great vids.
When i try moving the decal with the paintbrush it can do on of 3 things
A:not move at all
B:stick to the paintbrush
C:rip into several pieces
All you need to do is just put the decal in water, that carefully approach the sticker with the model, and using a paintbrush you position the sticker to the model, let it dry and thats it
2/3 of PVA glue and 1/3 of water? is that how should it be?
I think about 50:50 though I've not measured that exactly, sorry. I usually do it by eye
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i just sealed the decals with a gloss coat and i realize that my decals was in the wrong place how can i remove the decals?
That's unfortunate, I don't think you'll be able to change that now, sorry :/
i painted it again to conceal and it worked anyway!!! :)
I put the decal to my instrument panel and now I won't stick' every time I touch it just falls off, and it has become a layer of paper, so I have a dried decal, please help!
You could stick the decal on with PVA glue?
Does this work with just water?
Please quick kits can you upload a "paint chipping and exhaust stain video" thank you 😄😄
I can make one of those from the B5n2 I'm working on at the moment :) It will be a few weeks though
thank you so much amazing work my friend
zakaria totounji you're welcome, thank you!
can i apply a clear flat (matt) instead of clear coat?
Under the decals you need to have a glossy coat, on top of the decals you can apply whatever you like - I hope that answers your question :)
yup it did thanks
Thanks the first kit I did I thought they were stickers