how do you put decals on model airplanes?

Question

how do you put decals on model airplanes?

Answer 1

Cur out the decal with scissors or a scalpel.

Dip the decal in cold water (use a small saucer) with pincers.

Let it soak for 5-10 seconds.

You will find that the decal has loosened from the paper, using your moist index finger.

Place the paper with decal (using the pincers) on the spot you want.

Use your index finger (if it's dry, the decal will stick to your finger) to keep the decal in place on the model while you carefully remove and separate the paper from underneath the decal.

Answer 2

carefully cut the decal out from the others...then soak it in a small amount of water...gently slide the decal off the paper and place onto the model....when it is in just the right spot....let it dry completely....

Answer 3

Oh I remember those days... I just used a little tiny paint brush and water.

Answer 4

warm water works best use a brush and a pair of tweezers

Answer 5

Water and a steady hand with a pair of tweezers

Answer 6

Model Airplane Decals

Answer 7

Build first, then fill and sand seam lines, etc(Bondo spot putty is a good, cheap filler). Be sure to "wet sand" by using wet/dry sandpaper dipped in a bowl of water. Dust is toxic. Apply a good primer, then fix any problems, re-prime. Spray your base color on, followed by secondary colors, details, etc. Follow that with a coat of clear gloss. this is what the decals need to sit on properly. Apply decals then re-spray clear gloss over them. Then you can spray a clear matte spray like Testors Dullcote(light, misty coats) for realism. You can apply some weathering like with pastel chalks before the matte coat. If you paint first, paint gets on the areas that need to come together with glue and don't react well. Have fun.

Answer 8

use some 20 weight motor oil some caulking grease and a 4 lb ball peen hammer,,,,



good luck and may god bless

Answer 9

Very carefully ;)

Answer 10

Basic Instructions for the Application of Waterslide Decals



- The object to be decaled must have a clean and relatively smooth glossy surface.



- Cut out the Decal lettering and dip in clean water (preferably Distilled water) anywhere from 10 to 20 seconds. Note: Some lettering might take a longer soaking time than other sheets. Set the Decal on a damp paper towel for a short period of time or until the Decal slides freely on the backing paper.



- Place Decal where desired on object. It might be of help if a layer of Micro-Set is brushed on the object first and then place the Decal. This process will allow the Decal to avoid the Silvering effect that can happen with just the water. Work as fast as you can in placing the lettering as the Micro-Set starts the wrinkling of the Decal and setting it to the object.



- Blot gently around the edges of the Decal with a paper towel or tissue to remove excess water and allow to dry completely. Add more Micro-Set as necessary over the top of the Decal very carefully. This process will make the Decal lettering a part of the model.



- When placing a Decal on slightly irregular surfaces, use Micro-Sol. This is the stronger of the two products and aids in soften the Decal to fill the contour, rivets and crevices on the object. The setting solution also improves adhesion by eliminating the tiny bubbles that can be trapped under the Decal film.



- When the Decals are completely dry, it is necessary to wash off the Decal glue and water spots from the object with a damp paper towel or you may brush the water on and then dab it dry. Do not wipe the Decal lettering. Drying time may vary, but allow several hours or overnight to before proceeding.



- It is recommended that a clear protective coating be applied to the entire surface of the object. The over spraying of the Decals will protect them from handling and seal the painted surfac



This is from Microscale, one of the major providers of custom and aftermarket decals... I've used them for almost 20 years now.



** Micro-Sol can be replaced with a bit of distilled white vinegar.

Answer 11

Depends on what you've made you model airplane of. If you've made it of foam, don't stick decals on. If it's iron/wood/plastic, you can just glue that thing right on! :)

Answer 12

you need to lick the spot on the plane before you put the sticker there.