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General Ship Modeling
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Decal Set
TheDiggs
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Posted: Monday, December 12, 2011 - 11:53 PM UTC
What decal set do you all use? I am not happy with the stuff that I have been using and I am wondering what everyone here has had good luck with.
blaster76
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Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 06:10 AM UTC
decal set to what? With ships i have very little decal work.

On US... a number, a name, a flag with others generally just a flag.

On aircraft carriers ....the planes. I have always been happy with what came with the kit. Of course I primarily build 350 warships
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Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 02:22 PM UTC
Trying to set decals to just about anything: ships, tanks, etc. I have only been able to get decals to set on flat surfaces and I have heard tales of decal set solutions that will make decals set on non-flat pieces.

Most recently I was trying to set a decal on the turret of a tank but there was a hatch in the way and I couldn't get the decal to sit around it.
blaster76
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Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 06:35 AM UTC
Micro sol and micro set. can usually get at any LHS. sometimes it works by cutting decals as well

a little trick is to get clear acrylic floor polish and spray it on the model before you decal. It makes for a smooth surface and the decals adhere better. I got a generic brand at dollar store. after wards I spray dullcoat
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Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 11:31 PM UTC
I'll give those a shot thanks
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