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                        Decals will not slide once applied

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                        modelmaker66
                        • Member since
                          July 2013
                        • From: Chicago area
                        Posted by modelmaker66 on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 1:41 PM

                        A little saliva on the plastic will help too.

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                        JohnnyK
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Close to Chicago
                        Posted by JohnnyK on Sunday, August 23, 2020 3:38 PM

                        I add a drop of dishwashing detergent to my decal soaking water. That usually helps make the decals slide. 

                        Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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                        GMorrison
                        • Member since
                          September 2012
                        Posted by GMorrison on Sunday, August 23, 2020 2:03 PM

                        You did a good job on the surface prep. I would guess it's a problem with the decals.

                        Water is the trick.

                         Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

                         

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                        Tojo72
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Western North Carolina
                        Posted by Tojo72 on Sunday, August 23, 2020 1:45 PM
                        When they get stuck, I will add some water to the decal with a brush and that usually loosens them up to be able to move them around.I find the that the Set will do that sometimes,just add a little water.

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                        KarlK
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                          April 2017
                        Decals will not slide once applied
                        Posted by KarlK on Sunday, August 23, 2020 10:26 AM

                        I am currently finishing Revell's 1/25 scale Mustang Boss 302. I have painted with Tamiya TS-56 lacquer and used 3 coats of Tamiya TS-13 clear. It looks great. However, when I apply the decals to the body they instantly stick and are VERY difficult to move around and adjust alignment. When I apply Micro set before applying the decal the Micro set just beads up. Am I doing something wrong or is it just the Revell decals? I have been applying decals for 30 years and have never run into this problem.

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