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                        Removing decals

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                        CNicoll
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Chantilly, Virginia
                        Removing decals
                        Posted by CNicoll on Monday, June 8, 2015 5:38 PM

                        Hi all,  I have to remove some fairly freshly applied decals (no overcoats) and am asking for what has worked for you in the past.  The panels are easily removable from the model so soaking is an option.


                        Thanks!

                        On the bench:  Academy 1/72 B-17G 'Blue Hen Chick';  1/48 Tamiya Mustang III; Kitty Hawk 1/32 P-39. 

                        Completed:  1/48 Tamiya P-51D Mustang - 'Show Bird', 1/32 Dragon P-51D  Flying Tigers 'What if'; 1/32 Tamiya P-51D Big Beautiful Doll

                        Group build:1/48 Tamiya Mustang III; 1/48 Tamiya P-51D Show Bird

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                        Chrisk-k
                        • Member since
                          December 2011
                        Posted by Chrisk-k on Monday, June 8, 2015 7:08 PM

                        Apply tape onto the decal and pull it off.  Repeat as necessary. If the decal is too stubborn, apply Micro Sol or vinegar onto it, wait a little bit and use the tape method.  This always works for me.

                        Iwata HP-CS | Iwata HP-CR | Iwata HP-M2 | H&S Evolution | Iwata Smart Jet + Sparmax Tank

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                        CNicoll
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Chantilly, Virginia
                        Posted by CNicoll on Monday, June 8, 2015 8:24 PM

                        Much appreciated!  Simple, I like it.

                        On the bench:  Academy 1/72 B-17G 'Blue Hen Chick';  1/48 Tamiya Mustang III; Kitty Hawk 1/32 P-39. 

                        Completed:  1/48 Tamiya P-51D Mustang - 'Show Bird', 1/32 Dragon P-51D  Flying Tigers 'What if'; 1/32 Tamiya P-51D Big Beautiful Doll

                        Group build:1/48 Tamiya Mustang III; 1/48 Tamiya P-51D Show Bird

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                        Cadet Chuck
                        • Member since
                          April 2009
                        • From: Longmont, Colorado
                        Posted by Cadet Chuck on Monday, June 8, 2015 11:26 PM

                        Tape always works for me, especially when I touch the decal by clumsy accident and did not want to remove it!  Works every time!  Try NOT to use masking tape anywhere after you have applied decals.

                        Gimme a pigfoot, and a bottle of beer...

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                        Don Stauffer
                        • Member since
                          November 2009
                        • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
                        Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 12:37 PM

                        I start with tape, use solvent for remnants, fine sandpaper for really intractable pieces.

                        Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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                        CNicoll
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Chantilly, Virginia
                        Posted by CNicoll on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 7:26 PM

                        Thanks Don, much appreciated!

                        On the bench:  Academy 1/72 B-17G 'Blue Hen Chick';  1/48 Tamiya Mustang III; Kitty Hawk 1/32 P-39. 

                        Completed:  1/48 Tamiya P-51D Mustang - 'Show Bird', 1/32 Dragon P-51D  Flying Tigers 'What if'; 1/32 Tamiya P-51D Big Beautiful Doll

                        Group build:1/48 Tamiya Mustang III; 1/48 Tamiya P-51D Show Bird

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