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all of my decal damaged HELP!!

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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Medina, Ohio
Posted by wayne baker on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 11:12 AM
If you overcoat the decals, be sure to cut close to them when you cut them apart.

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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 3:19 AM
not sure about microscale, maybe I will try to spray them using gloss coat for a start, but I already ordered decal paper from my LHS, so if I faied on this one, I still have a second chance. cheers, thanks for the info.
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 10:47 PM
Does your LHS have Microscale Liquid Decal Film? If so, then get a bottle (it's just a small one). You brush this on your decals before you use them and acts as a protectant and fixative. I've fixed a few of my decals with hairline cracks with this stuff. If you can't find it, gloss coat or Future may work, too (you may need to apply a few thin coats to achieve proper coverage for the decal). Hope this helps.

Cheers,
onyan
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 8:46 PM
thanks for the tips but where can I find the decal paper ? I am in Indonesia and we have a very limited sources.
someone told me to spray the decal sheet with clear coat. haven't try I need to seek second opinion.
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 4:07 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by MusicCity

I've gotten in the habit of scanning my decal sheets before I use them. That way if I ruin them I can use the scan to print a new one. Old decal sheets have a nasty habit of going to pieces when they hit water.



You too?
I think one of the best tools to hit this hobby in the last 50 yrs, has been the computer and printer technology.

I scan all my decal sets.
I can now make almost anything I'm missing or damage.
you can also use the computer to fade color(aged markings) add custom nose art...there really is no limit to your imagination now, with the right tools.
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    January 2004
  • From: USA
Posted by MusicCity on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 5:25 AM
I've gotten in the habit of scanning my decal sheets before I use them. That way if I ruin them I can use the scan to print a new one. Old decal sheets have a nasty habit of going to pieces when they hit water.

At this point you have basically two choices, 1) Contact Tamiya and see if they can replace the decal sheet. If the kit is still in production they probably can. 2) See if any of the aftermarket decal companies have something you can use.
Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
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    November 2005
all of my decal damaged HELP!!
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 3:39 AM
I bought a tamiya kit merc DTM C Class from LHS bought it off a very good deal, since this is a very old kit.
after finished building most of the kit, I try to apply the decal but the decals torn apart into few pieces everytime I remove from the sheet. (yes I mean ALL of them)
I think the kit has been sitting on the shelf for quite sometimes. (10 years)
Tried to find the decal from LHS but they can't provide. can anyone help me with this problem ?
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