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Feb 3, 2008 14:57:16 GMT -5
Post by mccaptain on Feb 3, 2008 14:57:16 GMT -5
In the past I have had some trouble with the GW decals. They go on fine, but within a very short time start chipping off. Anyone else had that problem? If so, has anyone found a way to keep it from happening?
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Feb 3, 2008 18:35:57 GMT -5
Post by telecustom on Feb 3, 2008 18:35:57 GMT -5
I have had the same issue. My fix: get the wife to paint on the numbers.  |
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Post by mccaptain on Feb 4, 2008 0:05:17 GMT -5
haha.... Step one then: Get wife.... eh..... Looks like I'll be using decals for a while....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2008 4:45:15 GMT -5
keep your models in a better place?
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Feb 8, 2008 14:11:36 GMT -5
Post by cobaltsentinel on Feb 8, 2008 14:11:36 GMT -5
Have you tried some protective coatings at all?
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Feb 9, 2008 19:22:41 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2008 19:22:41 GMT -5
apply some white glue over them and they're fine
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Feb 9, 2008 19:29:16 GMT -5
Post by mardaddy on Feb 9, 2008 19:29:16 GMT -5
Gloss cote your models first, apply decals, then use dullcote/matte.
The white glue is a good suggestion, just make sure you dilute it first and put it on thin or it could really get botched.
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Feb 9, 2008 23:50:29 GMT -5
Post by mccaptain on Feb 9, 2008 23:50:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try some of those out.
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Feb 10, 2008 11:51:09 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2008 11:51:09 GMT -5
There is some stuff I used to have, I forget what it was called but essentially it was a spray-on coating for decals. It affixed the decals on permanantly and also made the clear backing on them invisible, it was really useful on model planes and stuff with a lot of decals. It did react with unpainted plastic though, and made the canopy on my plane opaque so if you find this stuff cover all unpainted clear plastic bits with tape, or put them on after.
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Feb 14, 2008 23:36:24 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2008 23:36:24 GMT -5
If you WANT a chipped look, gently drybrush some of the armor color over the decal. Gives it a good, worn look.
Might also help to keep it from chipping ::shrug:: I've never used decals. Too much trouble for so little reward. Except tanks.
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Feb 14, 2008 23:49:47 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2008 23:49:47 GMT -5
well if you like using the decals, i would suggest using a watered down elmers glue coat.
to take away the shine of the dried glue, spray the model with a little matte varnish
is that how you spell matte? haha anyway, thats what i would do
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Feb 26, 2008 18:39:25 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2008 18:39:25 GMT -5
I actually make really small cuts around the edges of the decal, so that it conforms to the surface better, and i've found that since there is less of the decal is upraised, not as much can get underneath and start chipping it off.
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Feb 27, 2008 22:20:56 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2008 22:20:56 GMT -5
Ive never had to use decals except on tanks so would know what to do but it makes sense to put a glue gloss coat over the decal.
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