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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Hints and Tips/Questions about modeling => Topic started by: fredjocko on December 14, 2020, 02:52:35 PM
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I purchased some 3D printed seatbelt decals from Kit World and they do not come with any instructions. Has anyone tried these and how did you do them? I think they need a wash and glued down. Here are a few examples of what I did.
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001.jpg?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(1).HEIC?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)
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Interesting , haven't seen these yet . Heard about them so it is nice to finally see what they look like .
Do you use them like a regular decal ?
Terri
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Interesting , haven't seen these yet . Heard about them so it is nice to finally see what they look like .
Do you use them like a regular decal ?
Terri
Yes, mam. You soak them for around 10 seconds, let it sit for a few more seconds and then apply. It’s a neat concept. I wish they would do some videos or include some instructions on using them.
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They are looking quite promising.
This review might be helpful:
https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/decals/kw/decal_kw_3dbelts.shtml
Andreas
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Form the company site
Instructions / Recommendations
Treat these decals as you would any other silk screen printed water-slide decal when it comes to surface preparation.
1. Ensure the surfaces are glossy and smooth
2. It is not necessary to use any decal setting agents, in fact we advise against it.
3. Should you require additional adhesive, we recommend using diluted PVA (White) glue applied with a small brush to the surface the decal will be applied to.
4. Carefully manoeuvre the decal into place using a soft brush, bamboo tweezers or even a toothpick. DO NOT USE Metal Tweezers.
5. If you want to draw the decal closer and conform more to the surface a decal softening solution can be applied sparingly. DO NOT MOVE the decal after the softener has been applied. As with any other decal, this will cause it to tear. Leave the decal for at least 45 minutes after softener has been applied.
6. Should you want to weather the decals we recommend applying gloss varnish over top. This will also help seal the decal into place.
The result of a painstakingly researched and innovative process that Kitsworld have perfected, these exciting new, highly detailed, Seat Beslt decals are far easier to use than their dated photo-etched brass predecessors.
So, no more time wasted attempting to painstakingingly thread tiny etched or fabric belts through microscopic etched metal buckles. Nor will paint flake off painted etched brass belts whilst fitting!
Full colour. No painting required. Easy to fit. Apply as any other decals, NO Superglue required!
Spyros