Anyone using negative locking tweezers for decals?

I use that type (not same brand) to hold the paper while I'm soaking the decals and then generally use my trusty x-acto blade to slide them onto the model.

RLF

You use your X-acto to slide the decals onto the model? [:0]

I use a #0 red sable paint brush. It works great.

Mike

I have a pair that I use for decals as well, and I really and truly love them. Best thing that's ever happened to my decaling. I use a yellow microbrush to slide the decal off. I've had the x-acto blade cut the decal before. A microbrush never has. I really like these things. I've been using them lately to put pastel chalk onto my Spitfire.

I use them for holding the decal paper too ,very handy.
And if a tiny part needs to be sanded and my fingers are too big to hold it ,
I´ll use a small bulldog clip to hold it and squeeze it a little more with my fingers while sanding to keep it steady.

Mike,

I have a pair also and they are perfect. I can use them to hold the decal while it is soaking and am free to prepare the area where the decal goes.

Richard

I use them for almost everything. From attaching small parts that my fingers are too big to hold, to decaling. They are one of my most used tools.

Yep, Iv'e got 3 pair that I use for decals and small PE. Two of mine are by X-Acto and one is a modified version from Kaydee MicroTrains that has a notched end ( designed for assembling N-Scale MRR couplers ) that is useful for holding small parts like control sticks or landing gear components. They are all my most used tweezers.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Foster7155 I use that type (not same brand) to hold the paper while I'm soaking the decals and then generally use my trusty x-acto blade to slide them onto the model. RLF

I also use my x-acto knife to place decals on my models. Done it for years. I've never scratched the paint, cut the decal or harm the model in any way. Its something I do only with small decals because I can get the larger ones in place with my figures just fine. The way I do it is soak the decal, then slide on to the blade, and then place the decal using the blade. 90% of the time I get it right where I want it, no need to move it farther. I've trying using tweezers, but I don't have the control I've got with the blade.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Foster7155 I use that type (not same brand) to hold the paper while I'm soaking the decals and then generally use my trusty x-acto blade to slide them onto the model. RLF

Works for me.

Wouldn't be without these now, great for attaching PE too.

Karl

Can't live without them for decaling.

i use hemistats that my mom gets me from work.

I use blunt nosecross-action tweezers for my P.E. parts. I lock the part in my tweezers, put glue on the surface, and instead of trying to pick up the P.E. part again, I just pick up the tweezers and apply the part. The blunt nose of the tweezers are great for picking up the photoetch parts because they're flat. I use mascot tweezers and they close REALLY TIGHT. I'm afraid if I use cross-action sharp tweezers, they'll pierce the part.

I have a pair of these things (you see the people in CSI picking up evidence with this, right?)... But i mainly use it for painting small pieces that I've mistakenly cut off the sprue, etc.. That way, i don't get paint on my fingers as often as i used to... For decals, i use tamiya's Decal tweezers. Becuase they have large, flat "grippers" (for lack of a better word), there's little chance to tear the decal.