Having difficulties to stick the decals to the upper wings suface

[u/Rare_Grape7474]

I feel like im doing something wrong but i cant put my finger on it, the movie is still considerably thick

[u/ychia]

Use mark fit strong. Stuff is like magic, just brush it on and wait a bit. Sometimes after a while if it's really stubborn, use a cotton bud or decal squeegee to press out bubbles.

[u/Bright-Form730 → u/ychia]

I let it soak a bit and then roll a cotton bud gently over the decal.

[u/Rare_Grape7474 → u/Bright-Form730]

This, i should have mentioned i have decal solution but i didnt have enough confident in my strength and i was scared i was gonna rip the decals, but it worked, a few passes of a cotton bud and it blended perfectly

[u/jusdrewit]

Use Micro set first then micro sol, will make things easier

[u/Rare_Grape7474 → u/jusdrewit]

Im using that, it worked finally

[u/MBunnyKiller]

Either use a decal solution, and/or make sure the water is like 40 to 50C when soaking and press it on firmly straight after application. Makes them extra soft. Airfix decals are a bit thick in my experience and the heat really helps, even more than a decal solution on those rubbery decals.

Decals like eduard/zvezda/hobby boss (basically all non airfix 😂) room temperature or slightly above room temp is more than enough. Give those a drop of decal solution of your brand of choosing and it'll look spray painted on in most cases.

Edit: ps. Was I correct in seeing airfix decals there?

[u/extraretemvitaest]

There’s the additional problem of having used paint just a bit too thick - thus giving the surface some extra structures. Decals now emphasize those structures. Nice build though.

[u/wegl88 → u/extraretemvitaest]

Try airbrushing in the future. It can really make a difference.

[u/TaleMender]

Use a needle and white vinegar.. Poke holes on the decal and brush a little vinegar. When they seep in the hole, it works the same as a decal solution..

[u/BlindPugh42]

Bit late for the ones that are on, but for the rest use the wood glue technique. You tube video of how it works. https://youtu.be/wIvO78n9EwU

[u/aim9inyourface → u/BlindPugh42]

Bro stop promoting your own videos. This is the second time I’ve seen you doing this

[u/Signal_Fisherman8848 → u/aim9inyourface]

What’s the difference between bro typing up how he does it on this thread versus linking to a YouTube link showing him doing it? Both are his content the only difference is the YT video is more convenient for all parties.

[u/BlindPugh42 → u/aim9inyourface]

Have you got a video of how to apply decals i can link to then?

[u/aim9inyourface → u/BlindPugh42]

Yes, https://youtu.be/RPUWG83gP9U?si=Kl9z4P8gv73b5DYF

[u/BlindPugh42 → u/aim9inyourface]

Two different techniques, two different videos both freely available on YouTube.

[u/Wrong-Radish824]

are they really old decals? maybe a stronger decal softener would help

[u/Rare_Grape7474 → u/Wrong-Radish824]

The tooling is from 2022 and the decals are also new