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  • Member since
    November 2005
decals and future
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 27, 2005 3:46 AM
I just recently completed my fine molds x-wing, had weathered it and given it a wash. I then went to seal the model with future to prevent the decals and weathering( I used chalks) from coming off. As it sat, the decals started to bubble up. Has anyone ever heard of future doing this?
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 27, 2005 9:18 AM
I haven't heard of it before, but it doesn't surprise me that it happened. I put on a coat of Future *before* the decals go on. The Future provides a nice glossy surface to which the decals can adhere. After the decals dry, I seal the model with a couple of very light coats of clear flat paint. Did you apply the decals to a surface painted in flat colors? I learned the hard way that decals do not stick well on anything but glossy surfaces.

Hope this helps!
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 27, 2005 12:07 PM
Nope they were on a flat surface. i will try the glossy surface on my next model. Thanks for the tip.
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