CANicoll Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hi everyone. Has anyone used HGW's Wet Transfer Stencils and do you have any tips? I'm a ways away from actually using them, but just want to see what works. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Hello,I've used them and they are excellent. just make sure you apply them on a gloss surface. Cheers Edited November 27, 2016 by Warbird CANicoll, 109 and BiggTim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Sounds like a great idea, I have just used exactly the same stencil decals on two identical kits and one was perfect but on the other one I got loads of silvering Cheers Dennis Edited November 27, 2016 by dennismcc CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Warbird - thanks, esp for the gloss recommendation and your exhausts are AMAZING. Dennis, sounds like a really smooth topcoat is mandatory. Another question I just thought of. How do you get them to settle down into panel lines. Or maybe you don't? Has anyone tried decal solvents on them? Sorry for all the questions, but I appreciate the input! Chris Edited November 27, 2016 by CANicoll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Personally after using them on my Ta-154, Yes they do work but best on flat surfaces, although they are supposed to give the painted on look the do leave some very hard to remove glue residue, they do stick live s*+£t to a blanket once down so need careful placement and I did have register problems on my set.........needless to say never again!! Regards. Andy CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilio Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I used them once and I found them to work best on a glossy surface and using Microscales Micro Set as decal solvent. I used a cotton bud to make sure they really settled down into all the surface detail. After letting them dry for 5-6 hours I removed transfer foil carefully with a toothpick. But still a few tricky ones, like walk lines didn`t want to stick on the surface, thats why I have mixed feelings about them. Emil CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Egad, sounds way too confusing. I've alays had good results with decals stencils and until I get a chance to play around with the wet transfer stencils and markings, I'll be holding off. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 I did buy the set, so will be VERY careful about where and how I use them, based on these comments. Much appreciated gents. Would be a mini disaster to get all this way, then blow the finish on the wet transfers! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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