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Tips on using Archer rivet decals?

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  • Member since
    May 2011
  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Tips on using Archer rivet decals?
Posted by Real G on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 9:24 PM

As the subject says, has anyone used Archer's resin rivet decals?  If so, any pointers that I should be aware of?  I am going to be using them on the flat bottom of a racing car, so at least my first try will be fairly straightforward.  I am hoping the decals work well, as I have another project that will require a considerable amount of rivets.

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  • Member since
    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 11:51 PM

I have used them, but couldn't get them to curve around corners like their instruction video shows on youtube.  Basically apply them like decals, I had success on straight level applications with future clear as the wet medium on the model's surface.

regards,

Jack

  • Member since
    May 2011
  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 1:48 PM

Thanks Jack!  I noticed in the instructional video that the guy used scissors to cut rows of rivets off the sheet.  Would a straightedge and knife be better, or would that risk knocking off the rivets? I don't have any confidence in cutting nice straight lines with scissors.

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  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 4:46 PM

Can use both, but for longer cuts like single rows, it's easier to see what you are doing with a knife and straight edge.  Trying to hold a thin strip and trimming with scissors would be difficult, unless you are cutting directly from the sheet and working from the outside edge.

regards,

Jack

  • Member since
    August 2008
Posted by tankerbuilder on Friday, May 22, 2015 8:30 AM

I noted your comment about curves , Now , it seems that I had no problem there . My problem was getting them to settle down on some surfaces .

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