Joel_W Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) The old standard procedure we used from way back in the 70's was a damp warmish towel, not a wet hot towel. We wanted the damp heat to help soften the decal so it would settle down into the nooks and crannies. A hot damp towel will effect the clear coats and paints we use in modeling. I've been using Paul Budzik's decaling method as a modification to my own, and it works very well. Besides the addition of Solvaset, he uses a damp warm towel in his decaling process. Here's a link to Paul's decaling video. it's really worth a look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chCLz7xnnZQ Joel Edited April 7, 2017 by Joel_W BloorwestSiR and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Hi Carl Geez, your Spit is looking fantastic and I'm just the opposite - a water slide decal guy. Sounds to me as if Kev nailed the cause of the problem. Any plan in effect for the bottom? Since there was no bubbling or cracking, some masking and a bit of air brush work should do the trick. Reminds me a bit of when I put my underway Mossie on a paper towel soaked with Tamiya Air brush cleaner except the modeling Gods were a lot kinder to you. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 The old standard procedure we used from way back in the 70's was a damp warmish towel, not a wet hot towel. We wanted the damp heat to help soften the decal so it would settle down into the nooks and crannies. A hot damp towel will effect the clear coats and paints we use in modeling. I've been using Paul Budzik's decaling method as a modification to my own, and it works very well. Besides the addition of Solvaset, he uses a damp warm towel in his decaling process. Here's a link to Paul's decaling video. it's really worth a look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chCLz7xnnZQ Joel Joel, thanks for the tips and the video. It's funny, I never really had an issue with decals say, fifteen or twenty years ago. It's only been more recently where I've run into problems. I still have a B5 Starfury with a large nose art kit decal applied over flat paint. There's no silvering, it confirms to the panel lines and contours perfectly and I don't think I used any sort of setting solution on it! I think for me it's the hassle of the clear coat and everything else but I'll use them as needed. mpk and Joel_W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Hi Carl Geez, your Spit is looking fantastic and I'm just the opposite - a water slide decal guy. Sounds to me as if Kev nailed the cause of the problem. Any plan in effect for the bottom? Since there was no bubbling or cracking, some masking and a bit of air brush work should do the trick. Reminds me a bit of when I put my underway Mossie on a paper towel soaked with Tamiya Air brush cleaner except the modeling Gods were a lot kinder to you. Keep 'em coming Peter Peter, it was definitely having the model sit over the tub of hot water that caused the issue. Your right that it wasn't as bad as what happened to your Mossie. I'm going to just spray a touch up over the affected areas. mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Which I did: I also added the stenciling to the model as required. The following pics aren't the best at my cell phone died and I've been using an older one until I get my replacement. I used RB's excellent PE rad screens and added the retracted gear legs. With the fairings in place: Kendzior, MikeC, Joel_W and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 The prop spinner and base were painted red and the prop was then attached. A quick mock up: She's​ getting there! Carl Jeff, Whitey, Shaka HI and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Now it's the VII's turn. I masked off the upper surface and painted the PRU Blue underside. So that one is inching forward too. Carl mpk, Vandy 1 VX 4, Totalize and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Wow...excellent progress! mpk and BloorwestSiR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Looking great, the production line looks really impressive and it's progressing well Cheers Dennis mpk and BloorwestSiR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Carl, The trio looks mighty impressive in their various stages of completion. Just loving it Joel mpk and BloorwestSiR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Wow...excellent progress! Thanks Joel! Two done and two to go. Shaka HI and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Looking great, the production line looks really impressive and it's progressing well Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis! I slowed down a bit but I'm back at it again. mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) Carl, The trio looks mighty impressive in their various stages of completion. Just loving it Joel You mean quadruplets Joel The silver XVI was camera shy but here she is with her sisters. Edited June 4, 2017 by BloorwestSiR Shaka HI, Totalize and mpk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) Thanks Joel! Two done and two to go. Thanks Joel! Edited June 4, 2017 by Shaka HI mpk and Joel_W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 A small update as I got distracted by a big lumbering Skyraider The VIII Grey Nurse is now completed and in the display case. I forgot to take some RFI shots so will do that sometime this week hopefully. Here she is for now sharing shelf space with my F-104S: Back to the VII, I did some work on engine bits. Preping and painting the exhaust pipes: Shaka HI and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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