compound curves

plasticjunkie

Sheep depending on the decal maker those spinner decals apply very easily like ones from EagleCals and look painted on after some Solvaset.

 

I'll have to take note on that. 

Hi AArd ;

   Pertaining to decals I use the strongest settin solution I can get . If that doesn't work then paint is in order .I have done very little of that though . Solvaset has always worked for me .Lots of it and patience !

   I thought you were asking about compound curves in plastic .That's another situation .

Sheep depending on the decal maker those spinner decals apply very easily like ones from EagleCals and look painted on after some Solvaset.

keavdog

And depends on the decals - these Tamiya ones layed down perfectly on the cowl with pleanty of solvaset.

 

 

 

 

I agree. There are different brands of solvaset products out there, some stronger than others that can handle thicker decals. I, too, have the Tamiya Thunderbolt kit and it laid down wonderfully on the cowl.

Ive never done decals on spinner of Bf-109s and Fw-190s. Those are a challenge due to their thin lines.

I often make slices in spots.  If the radii of the curves is too small multiple cuts are necessary to prevent too much overlap.  I cut the decal immediately after application and apply a decal solvent.

And depends on the decals - these Tamiya ones layed down perfectly on the cowl with pleanty of solvaset.

Solvaset works most of the times but sometimes you just have to paint the area.

I use liberal and repeated application of microsol.  And dont touch it!

Aard- I tend to go with painting.

One thing you could try is a strong decal setting solution. When I have a situation that involves so-called compound curves I use Walthers Solvaset. The stuff is strong. It will bend a decal to its will. When I did the decals for my Monogram F6F-5 I used Solvaset on the decals. While there were no compound curves to speak of, the surface was covered with raised rivets. When I applied the Solvaset, the decal media disappeared and the old Monogram decals nestled down nicely arounf the rivet detail. The decals look like painted insignia. Just remember, don't touch the decal while the Solvaset is doing its job. The decal gets all wrinkley and distorted, but give it time. As the Solvaset evaporates, the decal will look like it's painted on. Really.