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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Hints and Tips/Questions about modeling => Topic started by: MG on February 08, 2023, 05:20:09 AM

Title: decals at lozenges
Post by: MG on February 08, 2023, 05:20:09 AM

Applying cockades or crosses to the wings, spraying clear gloss or matte varnish to fix and protect them to the wing surface is all ok.
But when you have to apply lozenge decals on both sides of the two wings:
1 how to spread them without going crazy;
2 how to be sure that they adhere well;
3 spraying clear varnish certainly protects them but does not guarantee adherence.

 :-\ :-\

Title: Re: decals at lozenges
Post by: KiwiZac on February 08, 2023, 06:30:03 AM

In my limited experience with lozenge decals my routine has been:
1) paint a fabric colour
2) seal with clear gloss
3) apply Micro Set
4) apply decals
5) dab dry with tissues
6) apply Micro Sol
7) trim if necessary
8) seal with clear matt

Title: Re: decals at lozenges
Post by: MG on February 08, 2023, 06:38:37 AM

Thank you
Hardworking but effective  :'( :o

Title: Re: decals at lozenges
Post by: WD on February 09, 2023, 01:44:39 AM

Thanks for that Zac.

Warren

Title: Re: decals at lozenges
Post by: Borsos on February 09, 2023, 02:12:23 AM

I use a hairdryer when using Aviattic lozenge decals. They lie down much better than without. Micro products don’t react with them.
Andreas