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Anyone ever try the Gunze Mr. Mark Setter?

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  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: Indiana
Anyone ever try the Gunze Mr. Mark Setter?
Posted by hkshooter on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 9:09 PM

The guy at the LHS talked me into it. I've been using Solvaset for ever so it was a leap of faith to switch.

But wow! That Gunze stuff rocks! Much better than the old standby! Used it on a plane with a VERY flat finish, NO SILVERING (the salesman swore that it would work and showed me an example of his work to prove it). Just flat the decals and tada! I was worried at first because the cals didn't wrinkle up like they did with the old stuff. Just a little around the edges was all. The next morning I had painted on markings. Glad I tried it.

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    April 2003
  • From: Swindon, UK
Posted by F105-Thud on Friday, April 14, 2006 4:04 AM
Yes, I tool the leap of faith after years of using Micro Set and Sol, and I found Mr Mark Setter and Softer to be better. I used this stuff for the first time on my 1/48 Mustang, the decals look painted on. I got a bit carried away sloshing the stuff on and it did eat into the Alclad in a few places, so just a word of warning to anyone using this over Alclad (even Futured Alclad, I tested all my setting solutions)
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    May 2005
  • From: Left forever
Posted by Bgrigg on Friday, April 14, 2006 8:16 AM
Fine! Make me go out and buy some, just to try!

I hope you're happy! Clown [:o)]

So long folks!

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Tochigi, Japan
Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, April 14, 2006 12:47 PM
I'll throw in another positive vote for Mr. Mark Setter! That stuff's great...been using it for years.
~Brian
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    August 2004
  • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
Posted by Tankmaster7 on Saturday, April 15, 2006 1:41 PM
Gah. another conspiracy to make me part with my money...
-Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
wes
  • Member since
    February 2006
Posted by wes on Saturday, April 15, 2006 10:42 PM
my question is how do you use the stuff, i had mr. mark softer and setter in my cabinet and it has been rotting,because i do not know how to use it, please help!
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    April 2014
Posted by Carves on Sunday, April 16, 2006 2:03 AM
Yep that stuff is great.
I was looking for Micro Set for my decal need and since the LHS did not carry that I gamble and gave it a try.

The stuff works like a charm. Thumbs Up [tup]
---
Ben

  • Member since
    August 2005
Posted by gatormark91 on Thursday, April 27, 2006 10:08 PM
I use Mr. Mark Setter and Softer.  I threw my MicroSol away first time I used it, I love the stuff....
  • Member since
    June 2006
  • From: Queensland Australia
Posted by Mark T Gold Coast on Monday, June 5, 2006 12:25 AM

Cool.

This is the first time I've ever bought something and not then found a bad review.

I'm with wes. How best to use the stuff?

A little or alot?

The instructions on my bottle are all Japanese.

  • Member since
    August 2005
Posted by gatormark91 on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 11:23 AM
The Setter is usually all you need.  It can be harsh for some decals, just use enough to get the decal to stick down, don't soak the decal with it.  You most likely won't need the Softer, but if you do, use it sparingly, let the decal dry a bit between applications.  If there are alternate decals in your set, try it on those first on a junk model before you commit to it using it on the decals you want to put on the model.  And if you use Future for a clear coat, make sure it is fully cured, at least 24hours....  If you rush the decalling, it can bite you, but if you take your time with these products, it will look gorgeous.
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