| DeanMoto | 12 Jan 2007 12:32 p.m. PST |
Hello all: I'm trying to apply Company B decals (US 101st Abn Div Screamin' Eagle patches) to some 28mm figs – having trouble with the decals conforming to the folds/creases in the sleeves. I know there's a product for something like this (MicoSol?). Before I head out and brave Pacific NW Winter road conditions (& drivers) to find a bottle – would anyone know if there's an alternative product(preferably a common household item) – I just tried some Rubbing (ethyl) Alcohol on one, but didn't really notice if it 'softened' the decal any. Thanks for any help, Dean |
Beowulf  | 12 Jan 2007 12:38 p.m. PST |
Mr Mark Softer, from Gunze Sangyo, works wonders. Solva Set is also good. |
| DeanMoto | 12 Jan 2007 12:39 p.m. PST |
Beowulf: Thanks, that's kind of what I thought – after searching on the www, too – looks like I have to head out for on a roadtrip. v/r, Dean |
| dampfpanzerwagon | 12 Jan 2007 12:47 p.m. PST |
I have heard that you can use vinegar – but I must confirm that I have never used it. So proceed with caution! Any one else seen or heard of this? Tony |
| aecurtis | 12 Jan 2007 12:49 p.m. PST |
You can make a solution to soften the decal before applying it to the model: add a tablespoon of white vinegar to a cup of water, and use that to soak your decals. This is similar to Micro-Scale's Micro-Set. But to get the film to "lie down" once iy's applied, you need one of the commercial profucts already mentioned. I prefer Micro-Sol. Allen |
| DeanMoto | 12 Jan 2007 1:23 p.m. PST |
Tony & Allen: Thanks for the info! If the hobbystore doesn't carry Micro-Sol, I'll try the vinegar. Regards, Dean |
| The Lost Soul | 12 Jan 2007 2:57 p.m. PST |
I've used microsol and solvaset and both work pretty well as long as the decals aren't too dried out. |
 Doms Decals  | 12 Jan 2007 3:48 p.m. PST |
I use Micro Sol all the time, and certainly recommend it for use with my decals. Dom. |
| DeanMoto | 12 Jan 2007 4:01 p.m. PST |
Just got back from the store – bought the one bottle of Micro Sol they had – the guy didn't even know what it was for. Anyway, it's working great. I'm only using water to soak the decal first; mainly because my wife isn't home & I couldn't find the bottle of vinegar. Thanks for all of your posts. Really helped. Dean |
| Striker | 12 Jan 2007 8:04 p.m. PST |
Testors also made a brand. I've had good response from all those mentioned. |
| Ray in Calgary | 12 Jan 2007 8:48 p.m. PST |
I can agree with Dom, I use Micro Sol and Micro set with his decals and they work like a charm. Ray |
