Kits World Decals issues

[antonlemmy@yahoo.com]

Is it just me or do these decals suck? These are the aircraft markings, not the cockpit 3D stuff.

They have some great subjects, which is why I bought two different 1/32 sets, but this is what I found:

Missing bits of print on some markings… like bubble holes.

Decals out of register

Decals bonded to protective cover sheet leaving paper residue on decals.

Take forever to release from backing sheet.

They seem really thick and don’t settle down over surface detail (I tried Microsol, Markfit, Solvaset).

 

Am I doing something wrong or did I get a bad batch? What have been your experiences?

[Confusionreigns178]

I've heard one or two model-makers say they've had major issues with KW decals. I've not tried using them myself. 

 

Cheers.

 

Chris. 

[MikeC]

My experience of the decals has been good.

[chrish]

On 5/14/2024 at 3:13 PM, MikeC said:

My experience of the decals has been good.

Mine as well, which is strange for me as I can bugger up anybody’s decals

[LSP_K2]

I've got a couple sheets, but have not yet tried them out. My understanding is that they generally work great.

[Breaker]

I've got a few different sheets of theirs and the quality levels between them vary massively. Their Tornado sheet I've got, the decals almost appear like 3D ones, they're really proud of the sheet. I contacted them and returned them for a different set but came back the same. Not been brave enough to try them yet. 

 

Yet, I've got a Lancaster set that looks excellent.