Applying Waterslide Decals Made Easy

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Applying waterslide decals to your scale models is actually very easy! This video shows the tools, the preparation, and demonstrates how to do it. I then follow up with somethings of what to do after applying the decals.
0:00 Start
1:00 The tools I use
3:03 Surface preparation
5:56 Using decal solutions
9:27 A close look at a decal sheet
11:38 Actually putting a decal on a model
15:17 After placing your decal on...
16:01 Dealing with silvering
18:21 Applying decals over a curved surface
19:45 Dealing with wrinkled decals
21:01 Clear coating over decals
23:27 Wrapping up
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@eagle5600 Год назад

Hey, you are really helping me! More questions coming your way!!

@JonBius Год назад

Thank you so much! I am so very grateful for your kind generosity! And it's always very encouraging to know the work I do is helping modelers. Thanks for watching and commenting - happy day to you friend!

@eagle5600 Год назад

@@JonBius You bet! A couple of questions. 1. How do I deal with the tiny (and I mean tiny) decals. Like the ones that say "step" or "Gun"? My fingers are way too big to slide them off without losing them in the process. Suggestions? 2. I have some larger decals peeling up a the edges. Used Micro Sol to remedy but still not laying down while following the contour of the tail rudder. Note: I cut the decal after it was in place and completely dried. I wonder if Walthers Solvaset would have worked better. Suggestions? I really appreciate your help here. (BTW: this is for a 1:48 Avenger TBM-3 by Academy.)

@JonBius Год назад

@@eagle5600 Glad to help! For #1, tweezers - some very small needle nosed type. That'll help a lot. Also, leave a little extra paper on to grip, and just make a light slice near the decal to cut through the film. This gives a "grab handle". #2 Definitely Solvaset. And slicing the decals helps. Micro Sol is weak like a baby fart. :) Solvaset is the heat! Have fun with it!

@01stephencraig Год назад

Jon, I initially praised your video last week after watching, saying I had learned some "important stuff". Well, that important stuff is when you showed us painting the decal in pure water after you apply it to get it in the right position. That is a true game changer! I had always kept applying more Micro Set, getting very frustrated trying to move it and in many cases destroying the decal in the process. Using pure water has ended all that. Just came back from a decaling session tonight, and using the water saved my decals several times. And the neat part is even if it looks like it has already settled and set, applying the water floats it back up so you can re-position it. Again, numerous thanks for a great video. Guys, if you follow Jon's instructions step by step, you can get great results!

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much for your kind words! And I'm so glad that technique was helpful. That's such an awesome encouragement! Thanks as always for watching and commenting!

@TomHansonKNVPStudios Месяц назад

PUT THOSE STICKERS ON! Thanks for the great tutorial!

@JonBius Месяц назад

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for your kind words, and for watching and commenting!

@CelestrialReaper 7 месяцев назад

“Put those stickers on!” I’m really new to modeling and have found that your step by step is exactly the starting instruction I needed…thank you!

@JonBius 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@SubjectDelta9 Год назад

"Put those stickers on" - GREAT Tutorial! A long time has passed since I used decals when I was a kid building toys, now I got involved in a project to put together a Space ship with two decks and a lot of decals representing the equipments in the control deck and in the living quarters deck. In a 1:48 scale and highly detailed graphics it can easily intimidate an inexperienced hobbyist. I've already got the tools necessary and now I'm learning how to apply them. Your video gave me the confidence and assurance that I can relax and slowly and patiently achieve this task, and best of all, that I will have FUN in the process. With Gratitude and Appreciation for the work you do. THANK YOU🙏

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much for your kind words! I am so glad you found the video helpful. You are absolutely right - the key is take your time and have fun. It sounds like a great project you're working on - enjoy the journey! Thanks so very much for watching and commenting! Happy day to you friend. 😊

@befoot Год назад

Thanks Jon...I built Models as a kid, and later as an adult (questionable...Ha Ha) but that was short lived because I was just to busy. Now that I'm retired I thought i would go back and finish some that I had started and start some new ones ....So again for all the tips, much needed

@JonBius Год назад

I'm glad you found the videos helpful! Welcome back to the hobby - I hope you enjoy it. :D Happy day to you!

@patrickmurphy6775 Месяц назад

I have pronounced it for 60 years as: dee-kal. I never heard any variations till I used youtube! decal noun de·cal ˈdē-ˌkal di-ˈkal Canadian usually ˈde-kəl Great video! You are the first guy I have watched who explains "silvering" and how it occurs. I am downloading and saving this video. Kudos.

@JonBius Месяц назад

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for your kind words, and for watching and commenting. Happy day to you!

@Trimere Год назад

So first, thank you for making this video. It was super helpful. I bought a model kit the other day and after opening it up and looking at the instructions, the literal first steps were to apply some decals to the cockpit console and I quickly realized I haven't actually assembled a model with decals and had absolutely no clue about them, except for the fact that I have heard they can be tough to apply. After watching this video I feel confident enough to do it. Thank you!

@JonBius Год назад

I'm so glad you found it helpful! That really means a lot to me. And thanks for watching and commenting!

@jdxah Год назад

Best description of the process I've seen on youtube. Thank you. Put those stickers on!

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much - I am grateful! And thanks for watching and commenting!

@robertbenyon8274 2 года назад

Firstly put those stickers on , thank you for very informative video, as you say its a learning curve to individual way of achieving a result . One thing i have done when i have completely got the decal folded over on itself on the model and thought it was surely a lost cause was to carefully if possible just lift the wrecked decal off the surface by applying water and using a flat brush and then simply drop it back in the water . Magically the surface tension of the water surface will cause the twisted and folded decal to correct itself to original position . You then carefully float it back onto its paper backing and re apply by sliding onto the model . Have thankfully rescued a couple of lost causes this way.

@JonBius 2 года назад

Thanks so much - I'm glad you liked it! That method does work for sure. I've used it many times. It does cause some teeth grinding though! :D Thanks for watching and commenting!

@Mikey45013 Год назад

Thanks for the video. I'm doing a train car in memory of a friend that passed to surprise his dad with. I was nervous about trying to lay the decals. I did a test today on another train car I had and it turned out pretty decent. Going to do the first side of the actual car tomorrow and I'm a lot less nervous now. Thank you for the informational video

@JonBius Год назад

That sounds like a great project - I know your friend will appreciate it. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@FinsburyPhil 2 года назад

Thanks Jon - really will help me with 'putting those stickers on'!

@JonBius 2 года назад

Awesome! I'm so glad it was helpful. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@user-ed7gu9ge7q 2 месяца назад

Put those stickers on. Very informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@JonBius 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much for your kind words! Happy day to you!

@donrazorlandon1826 2 года назад

Superb step-by-step! When I was a teenager (decades ago) I was always annoyed by the silvering of decals, without knowing what to do about it. After a colleague gave me her son's barely started Revell 1/72 Millenium Falcon in 2015, I launched back into scale models with a passion. I'd seen several videos of using setting solutions, and wish I'd come upon this one first. The biggest challenge was the Imperial emblem on the round helmet of the 1/72 Fine Molds TIE fighter pilot helmet. I learned more lessons from the doing than from the videos, and NOW those videos make sense. I'm curious why you selected the Walthers solvent over the Microscale Industries Micro Sol. Hotter? Cooler? Cheaper? Easier to apply? Keep putting those stickers on!

@JonBius 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching, and for your comment! I have the Micro Sol/Set, but I find the Solvaset to be a bit stronger, and I like the results better. It tames decals that the other won't. So definitely because it's a bit hotter. Thanks again!

@thomasfischer6597 4 месяца назад

Hi Jon. Just came across your channel and was instantly caught by your calm, collected and humorous way of presenting. Unlike so many others on YT who seem to be in a haste, overconfident, arrogant or overly instructive you have just the right balance. Even though I'm modeling for ages now, I'm aware there is so much more to learn. You make learning fun. I would suggest a part 2 with some decaling examples on the "real things" where you show all the mentioned techniques in depth. Keep going and being you!

@JonBius 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for your kind words! I have other videos showing application of decals. Check the chapter links in each video. Some of the info there may be helpful also. Here's some: An overall decal video focused on Gunpla: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7AONuVnylEg.html A video focused on chipping decals: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Thg8Cy5A2BE.html Several others that demonstrate decals in the video, and have specific details: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_0ZwjmVX314.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9tRkQQSL5BU.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aGkBMvzDS8Q.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ux1i5qGJoDM.html It's probably not a bad idea to do another dedicated decal video though - suggestion duly noted! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@curtkennedy6050 2 года назад

A very helpful video Jon! I’m about to put many stickers on my BF109 E3. Many thanks for the long hours of work you’ve put into these presentations and the extremely helpful information! 👍

@JonBius 2 года назад

I'm glad you found that helpful! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Have fun with your Emil!

@masoudsotoudeh9243 Год назад

Very informative. Thank you for this video.

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@Jetlag320 2 года назад

Nicely done Jon - thank you for sharing your experience. Now let's get those stickers on!

@JonBius 2 года назад

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching and commenting!

@chrischadwick9818 3 года назад

Another very informative video, thanks Jon!

@JonBius 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@rickmai2261 Год назад

Great video on decaling!!! One of the best I've seen. You covered the process very well. Your examples were small decals and I sometimes do large graffiti decals on rolling stock but your solutions likely work for all types of decaling.

@JonBius Год назад

Glad it was helpful! And thank you for your kind words. You're correct - the handling of small decals will be similar to large decals. One thing I have found helpful in working with larger decals is to cut them into smaller sections, and then align them on the model. Quite often that can be very helpful. I used to do that quite a bit when I built aircraft and needed to put the shark's teeth on P-40s! :D Thanks again for your kind words, and thanks for watching and commenting!

@justindavisphotography 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips Jon.

@JonBius 3 года назад

You bet! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@scotty555babe 7 месяцев назад

Put those stickers on.. I've been building tamiya 1/14 semi trucks for years and now delving back into my childhood hobby of building 1/24 cars so this was a great tutorial and refresher for me as I haven't used waterslides for at least 30 years 👍

@JonBius 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful - thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@gunlakepaddlesports 2 года назад

thank you for clear instruction, I can't wait to try my first decals....... I have experience in air brush art but water slide decals are new to me, can't wait to try it!

@JonBius 2 года назад

I'm glad you found it helpful! Have fun and be patient and you'll do great. 😊 Thanks for watching and commenting!

@gillesmelet1044 Год назад

Great content ! Personally I know this for a long time but many modelists are feeling uncomfortable with transfers and don't always know about products like Microsol which really make our life more easy !

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much, and thanks for watching and commenting!

@Kris-qy7hh Год назад

Thank you for making this video! I watched it before and while making my own project. This was the very first time I ever put decals on a model, and thought I’d mess up royally (hence why prior, I bought 3 of the same decal sheets just in case 😂), but I actually didn’t, except one time that was remedied thanks to the spares. I love how you made your explanations straightforward and very simple, and large thanks to that my model came out greatly!

@JonBius Год назад

I am so glad you found it helpful, and thanks so much for your kind words. Have fun with your model! Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊

@BillHalliwell 2 года назад

G'day Jon, now let's get those stickers on! Thank you, again, for another truly helpful video. I have to admit, sometimes, I suffer from 'decalphobia'. The main company that makes RAAF decals down here in Australia make super thin decals that can rip apart even if you look at them sideways ;) Very fragile. But, mostly, they are the only game in town if I want to model a real aircraft that served in the RAAF. So, I've been very nervous about placing these decals on. They are not cheap either and if I mess them up, I've got to start again and buy some more. So, your tips and most importantly, seeing you put on a typical decal, using your method has really helped me. I have micro sol and micro set so, I've decided to go through my old kits and find plastic components that weren't needed in the build and use them as nothing but practice pieces for decal application. Thanks again, Jon. Cheers, Bill H.

@JonBius 2 года назад

Thanks Bill! Using spare practice for plastic is definitely helpful. Work slowly with those fragile decals, and you should be OK. Thanks again for watching and commenting!

@rblechta Год назад

Excellent video. Thank you!

@JonBius Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@willchin2152 3 года назад

Putting those stickers on while watching you share! Love the Mandalorian reference!

@JonBius 3 года назад

Thanks brother! I'm so glad you liked it! Have a great weekend. 😊

@Mobus_ Год назад

You explained the reasons for the different techniques which is often lacking in other videos. Well done.

@JonBius Год назад

I'm glad you liked it - thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@davidfeinberg5599 2 года назад

Put those stickers on ! ! Just discovered your channel Jon and really enjoying your content and knowledge. Thank you ! !

@JonBius 2 года назад

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Please do subscribe. And thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

@Mistouze 4 месяца назад

Getting ready to PUT THOSE STICKERS ON for the first time on my first gunpla build, thanks for the advice :D

@JonBius 4 месяца назад

Have fun! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@vikj1255 11 месяцев назад

Really Great tips. Thank you.

@JonBius 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@AshVol-wz8rb 6 месяцев назад

Put those stickers on !! Thanks for the education brother. Been 50+yrs since I have done a model. Doing the ship I was on as a young sailor in the 70s. USS Saratoga CV-60. I enjoyed your tutelage, carry on.

@JonBius 6 месяцев назад

I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Happy day to you!

@AshVol-wz8rb 6 месяцев назад

@@JonBius is it OK to use a matte clear finish before applying decals. I messed up and used matte clear instead of gloss clear. I haven't applied any decals yet. Should I apply another coat of gloss, or can I apply decals on the matte clear finish?

@JonBius 6 месяцев назад

@@AshVol-wz8rb The purpose of a gloss coat is to make a smooth finish that the decals will adhere to without bubbles. A matte coat creates a slightly textured surface (at a microscopic level), so it's not very decal friendly. I'd suggest lightly buffing the matte finish with a soft cotton cloth or t-shirt, and then applying a gloss coat. (Test an area first.) Hope that helps!

@AshVol-wz8rb 6 месяцев назад

@@JonBiusthanks brother, I have a soft cloth that should work. Finances hinder my hobby at times. But info from men like you make it worthwhile. Appreciate you brother.

@JonBius 6 месяцев назад

@@AshVol-wz8rbThanks so much!

@Pablogogo 3 года назад

Great video, thanks Jon

@JonBius 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! And thank you so much for watching and commenting!

@mangeurvasque8916 3 года назад

Stickers, schmickers ! Thanks for the tricks, especially about silvering and curved surfaces

@JonBius 3 года назад

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for your kind words, and for watching and commenting!

@theultimatewelder Год назад

"Put those stickers on!" 🖐 Thanks for the informative video.

@JonBius Год назад

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@cristianci00 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your process….and of course put those stickers oooon!😜

@JonBius 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@SolamenteVees Год назад

This is fantastic, thank you. This is the discipline I need to work on the most...

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much! And I do like that you use the word "discipline"! While it is a hobby, improvement in various aspects of it do require persistence, diligence, and trial and error. Keep striving! Thanks again, and thanks for watching and commenting!

@marcinko113 Год назад

Nice video. Very good details 👌

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much, and thanks for watching and commenting!

@upfef3844 Год назад

Great video and process. Get those stickers on!

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much, and thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

@justogarcia6210 Год назад

Thanks for the tips

@JonBius Год назад

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@carolpascua1848 Год назад

Great advice! Put those stickers on!

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@user-mc6rk6bk1u 4 месяца назад

Put those stickers on! Very informative video. Thank you.

@JonBius 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@19chinaman62 2 года назад

Very good explanation, thanks :O) Although I'm an advanced modeller I find it often usefull to do a 'refresh course' about techniques that (sometimes) have become routines, but because of the 'been there done that' attitude have also become a little sloppy. So i regularly (with pleasure) I take a look at Lesson #1. One may know much but sometimes, because of that, forget the basics. Keep up those usefull video's !

@JonBius 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! And I feel the same way. Continual refreshing in the basics helps keep the foundation solid. Thanks so much for wathcing and commenting!

@randalbenfield4424 Год назад

Put those stickers on. I learned so much. I've been building models since I was 8, living overseas and couldn't wait for the Mac flights to arrive as being a military bratand bring my monthly subscription model with the Revell co I di believe. However we just let the decals float in the warm water till they moved on the paper to apply them and still did until this video. Im 57 now. WOWED

@JonBius Год назад

I'm so glad the video was help! Thanks so much for your kind words, and for watching and commenting. Happy day to you!

@maxwallace6628 5 месяцев назад

GREAT VIDEO

@JonBius 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! Happy day to you!

@davidfennen5547 4 месяца назад

Good job!

@JonBius 4 месяца назад

Thanks! Happy day to you friend!

@steviearts249 Год назад

Wow thanks just what i needed!!

@JonBius Год назад

I'm glad you found that helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@darrylhanson1366 23 дня назад

Luv the stickers 😁

@JonBius 22 дня назад

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@mihovilpresecki9499 Год назад

thank you for this video , it was great pleasure watching and it help me a lot

@JonBius Год назад

I'm glad it helped! Thank you so much for your kind words, and for watching and commenting. Happy day to you friend!

@RMZFILMS59 3 года назад

Put those stickers on!!! Another great video Jon.

@JonBius 3 года назад

Thanks so much! I appreciate it. Happy day to you!

@z-k-7315 2 месяца назад

You're so kind and detailed in explaining. Great video. I ordered today McLaren-Mercedes formula MP4/13 in 1/18 scale and also decals from another seller. When it all arrive I'll have to remove factory decals and put new ''West'' decals, but I don't have those liquids for removing and applying decals. I hope I'll make it.

@JonBius 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much for your kind words! And I'm so glad the video was helpful. I hope that works out well for you - I've never tried that process before! Happy day to you friend!

@fernandomolano7712 Год назад

Great tips....! Tks a Lot!

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@jxvolker 3 года назад

Very informative!

@JonBius 3 года назад

Thanks so much! I am grateful. 😊

@paulelliott2861 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the advise buddy. Still crapping myself 🤣🤣🤣 I’m building 2006 Shelby, about to put down the gold stripes. Wish me luck. Cheers mate Paul in the uk. 🇬🇧🍾🍾🍾 all the very best in 2024. 🤘🏻👍👍👍👍🍺

@JonBius 5 месяцев назад

Have fun with it, and may you have a happy and prosperous 2024! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@DanielGenis5000 Год назад

Thanks for helping me with my Dinky!

@JonBius Год назад

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@mikeellis5347 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Jon for this video. I am getting back into car models ect. This will help a lot. Wished I knew this as a kid. I hated putting decals on.

@JonBius 8 месяцев назад

I'm glad it was helpful! Welcome back to the hobby - have fun with it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@steviearts249 Год назад

wow this is great!

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much, and thanks for watching and commenting!

@RuweSaare 9 месяцев назад

Put those stickers on! Great tutorials! :)

@JonBius 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 😊

@andrewmccutcheon8424 3 года назад

Oh, and nice Mando reference Jon.👍🏻

@JonBius 3 года назад

Thanks! :D

@jc_games Год назад

thanks for the help I just got my uh60 Blackhawk done with decals it looks SOO mush better

@JonBius Год назад

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@the-primered-thumb 3 года назад

Put those stickers on 😁👌

@JonBius 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting! :D

@gregyule2053 Год назад

Put those stickers on!! Thanks for the advice!

@JonBius Год назад

No problem! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@ScaleModelMuse 2 года назад

Put those stickers on ...lol excellent video =)

@JonBius 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it. 😊 And thanks for watching and commenting!

@DJE2025 Год назад

Thanks very helpful, I have my first set of decals sitting in front of me. Put those stickers on!

@JonBius Год назад

Glad it helped! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

@HobbyWorksbyRani 2 года назад

Great vid! Put those stickers on! 😊

@JonBius 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! :D

@calhape3316 7 месяцев назад

Legend thank you

@JonBius 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, you are too kind! :D Happy day to you!

@railroadbob55 Год назад

I like what you are doing. For me, I use distilled water for my decals. It helps keep the silvering away. But, I will try the warm water trick. For me, I have a lot of Rail equipment to do! 😉

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@anthonywilson2346 4 месяца назад

Hi this was very helpful🇬🇧😊&put those stickers on lol

@JonBius 4 месяца назад

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 🙂

@anthonywilson2346 4 месяца назад

You’re welcome

@lms_steve6693 Год назад

Great video, learned lot. here's two tips I've been given, self locking tweezers help and bluetack under the bottles stop you knocking them over!

@JonBius Год назад

Good tips! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@AshVol-wz8rb 5 месяцев назад

What is blue tack? I spilled my micro sol on my decals. After closing the micro set every time I used it. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

@steve5006 2 года назад

Put those stickers on! I'm just getting prepared to put some decals on the first model I've done since returning to the hobby. thanks for the tips

@JonBius 2 года назад

That's great to hear - enjoy the process! Thanks so much for your kind words, and for watching and commenting. Happy day to you!

@johnmcquown1328 Год назад

Another very useful vid. I am building a very o,d P6-E kit. How do I prepare old decals? Put on those stickers!

@JonBius Год назад

Thank you! My number one way of dealing with old decals was to see if I could buy new replacements. (Seriously.) Too often old decals can't be recovered. If that is not an option, I first overcoated them with Pledge/Future (or other clear acrylic gloss). Then, instead of dunking them in water, I cut the decal out, and set it on a wet paper towel, gently adding a brushful of water around the edges. Once it seems to move freely, gently pick it up with tweezers, being careful not to touch the decal itself. Using the moist brush, gently nudge it onto the model as close to being placed and aligned correctly as possible. This minimizes the need for further adjustment. Use a cotton bud to soak up excess water - again without touching it. Once it has had a few minutes to dry, apply decal setting solution around the edges, not touching the decal. Then leave it alone, preferably overnight. Once it is dry then, it should be able to take a second coat of setting solution if needed. If there is any silvering, I generally used paint to cover it up. The key is to take it very slowly, and touch the decal as little as possible. If it shatters once wet - it's generally too far gone for use. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@jhoodfysh 2 года назад

Good video on decals - I'm from Canada originally, so I pronounce their name the other way. By the way, put those stickers on, is a really good idea.

@JonBius 2 года назад

I always have fun with the various ways people pronounce that. One time some fellows were discussing that at a model show, and asked me "Do you say "DEE-kals" of "DEK-uhls"?" I gave them a serious, puzzled look, and said "I thought they were called "WAH-tare slee-DAYS"..." And then I just walked on, leaving them looking quite confused. 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting!

@chloeh04 Год назад

Awesome video thanks. I have made a rookie mistake and have already attached mine to my tank without any prep. I've noticed that some haven't stuck down. Is there anything I can spray on to keep them in place please?

@JonBius Год назад

Normally if I see adheres that are not adhering under the decal, I make very fine slices in the area where the bubble is, and then add some Solvaset or other strong setting solution. That gets under the decal and helps pull it down. Depending on the severity of the situation, it may need to be done a few times, waiting for the different repairs to dry before proceeding. I hope that helps!

@chloeh04 Год назад

@@JonBius thanks so much. I really appreciate you getting back to me so quickly. I will give it a go. I appreciate your time.

@KyleSmith-tt8tu 2 года назад

put those stickers on, just getting into modeling. love the info.

@JonBius 2 года назад

Awesome! Welcome to the hobby! Thank you for letting me be a small part of your journey, and thanks for the kind words, and for watching and commenting! Happy day to you. 😊

@craigstanley2848 3 года назад

Put those stickers on! Thanks John, I recently had some issues with stars n bars wrinkling on a wildcat.

@JonBius 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting! Yeah, wrinkles can happen. In many cases, I've been able to work through them. But now and again, I strip the decal off and just do it again. It's a pain, but sometimes necessary! I hope you can get it sorted out!

@markenos9087 2 года назад

Great video! What would u recommend to protect a decal after it’s set on an already painted & glossed die cast car

@JonBius 2 года назад

I don't have any experience with die cast models, but I would say in general it's good to put some sort of protective layer over decals. I would say test whatever gloss coat you plan to use on a less visible space to test how it will look. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@stevemarrs4609 3 года назад

Put those stickers on! More good, solid advice to make use of.

@JonBius 3 года назад

Thanks so much - I am grateful!

@HereticScot 6 месяцев назад

Put thise stickers on! Just found your channel a few days ago. Very informative and well put together. I'd be interested to see some comparisons of the various decal solutions out there. I see VMS make decal fixer and softener which I haven't tried yet. I live in the UK and haven't been able to get hold of the solvaset you used in this video. I use MicroSol but the results are hit and miss.

@JonBius 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your kind words, and for watching and commenting! I've gotten to where I rarely to many product comparisons. I've tried so many over they ears, I'm at the point where I'm happy with what I use, and they act exactly like I want, so the pursuit of "perfect" is less enticing. I did try the VMS stuff and find it better than MicroSet/Sol, though not as hot a Solvaset. So I use VMS for the pre-treatment if needed, and then either VMS or Solvaset, depending on how thick the decals are. The thicker ones get Solvaset. Thanks again - happy day to you!

@jackcalvar6489 Год назад

;When using Solvaset. The decal will wrinkle some while it is drying. Don't touch it or do anything. The wrinkles will disappear when dry. Some beginners think they have to take the wrinkles out. This is the normal process with Solvaset. It is a very aggressive decal solution. Don't worry they will settle down. I usually use Solvaset with very stubborn decals.

@paladinlv1 3 года назад

Great video Jon! Have you noticed any connection between the temperature of the water (or other factors) and the occurrence of silvering? As a side note, I've been using Mr. Mark Setter and Softer. MicroSol and Set are pretty safe but not very powerful. If you're not careful with Mark Softer, it'll melt your decals and not in a good way. I'll keep putting my stickers on!

@JonBius 3 года назад

Thanks so much! 😊 I think there is a correlation between temperature and silvering, but it's still very dependent on surface prep, and how quickly you get the decal from the water to the model. I think it is helpful in avoiding silvering, but not a huge factor. And if the other aspects aren't factored in, I don't know that it helps at all. In my own work, I think carefully and deliberately working out the bubbles after placement is the biggest single factor. Yeah, the Mr. Mark twins are quite hot. That's why I like Solvaset. It's in the middle in my experience. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@LazyBotticell Месяц назад

Hello, thank you very much for you knowledge sharing. I've build just my second model and already mastered a bit brushing, air brushing, paint thinning, varnishing but still decals applying for me is madness. I'm trying to find the handy way for me how to set it. For now I'm using a brush to slid the decal from it's paper base and putting decal with the brush. You're doing it with the finger - ok, maybe I'll try that too :) But moving the decal with hobby knife ... wow... you should feel very confident with that. I'm too newbie to do that, I'm pretty sure that I'll damage it. What do you think about tamiya 74052 tweezers for decals? I wonder if it will make applying decals easier. Thank you very much once again for sharing the experience, it helps a lot!

@JonBius Месяц назад

Thank you so much for your kind words! As with all things modeling, finding out the best way for decal application that fits your preferences and needs will ultimately come from experience and repetition. For example, the secret of using the knife blade is never use a new blade. :) (I tend to always use older blades for everything apart from cutting canopy masking.) And if I may suggest a thought... in my own work, I've always tried to avoid thinking I've mastered a technique or process, but rather I've simply further refined it. I think you'll discover that over time and repetition of building you'll always learn new things. There may be fewer dramatic jumps in skills or understanding, but I've found that while it can be relative quick (with diligence) to reach a "95%" mark. But it is in that last 5% that I believe one discovers that it is the steepest climb - and that 100% is unattainable ultimately. There's always more to learn. Forgive me for lecturing - not my intent at all! But I thought I'd pass along my own experience in hopes it might be helpful. With regards to the tweezers, I don't really know as I've never used those. In fact, the tweezers i use are fairly generic, cheap, and most notable for their lack of notability. :) What I have done with them is a bit of filing and bending here and there to get them to do the things I want. Good tools are almost always helpful, but the real key is the hand that holds them. Keep pursuing it, keep building and learning and trying things. Deliberate pursuit of experience, and thoughtful evaluation of them, will be the key to growth. And ultimately it will make the hobby ever so much more fun and satisfying. Happy day to you!

@LazyBotticell Месяц назад

@@JonBius Thank you! Agree there is no limit for becoming better and better in any skill. I'm just starting to master each and every of it and hope I'll be slowly moving further. It's also a part of pleasure to master smth and step-by-step moving to the finish of building the model. So, for me it's two-in-one process. Thank you once again and have a great day!

@jO-tq6jd 2 года назад

Put those stickers on! I'm building a WW1 Albatros D. V which involves using a lot of decals on a white gloss under coat. I like to use Tamiya paint, but I have a problem with their white gloss. I can't get it to turn glossy without building up a heavy coat. I don't like to use Pledge as it too is a heavy coat. I was thinking of spaying a Tamiya flat white and then air brushing a gloss clear coat. What do you recommend for the clear coat? Do you know anything about a Windsor Newton product. Great video.Thanks

@JonBius 2 года назад

Thanks for your kind word, and thanks for watching and commenting! I don't know anything about the W&N product, so I'd not be able to help there. With white, I usually go for a more satin finish by cutting a bit of the gloss white with the flat white. Some test sprays will show if perhaps some Tamiya clear gloss can be added to the mix. If you do go with a flat white cost, gently buff it with a soft cotton cloth, and then apply a gloss coat over that. Tamiya flat white is quite textured at a microscopic level, so trying to gloss over it can be challenging. I hope that helps. Thanks again!

@simonCX Год назад

Mmmm …. Stickers. About to put digital camo decals on the ghost of Kyiv MIG-29 I am building. Very helpful.

@JonBius Год назад

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting, and good luck with your project!

@MrRoyalfalconer 3 года назад

Do ya feel lucky… did you put the stickers on… well…did ya fella. Top little piece, great guide, bonza

@JonBius 3 года назад

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@MrDreyven 3 года назад

I do put those stickers on. All of my kits so far haven't come with Waterdecals, maybe I'll order some. What's your opinion on dry transfer decals? I've really been enjoying them, they look great and are so easy to put on.

@JonBius 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting! I do like dry transfers, quite a bit. They do take a bit of care as I'm sure you know. There's not much "forgiveness" with them!

@72talves72 10 месяцев назад

Put those stickers on 🤘🤘🤘

@JonBius 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@billlowe6995 Год назад

Thanks a bunch for all the tips and tricks. Been messing with waterslide decals for a long time but still leaned a bunch. Even at age 80, there is still much to discover! (Put those stickers on it!)

@JonBius Год назад

You are so welcome! You are correct - there is always something that can be learned, even if it's just a small technique adjustment! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@michaelcipres4228 2 года назад

Put those stickers on Jon. Another great video! I like to ask, what is best, apply the weathering on first before decaling or the other way around? Appreciate your advice. A friend, Mike

@JonBius 2 года назад

Thanks so much Mike! I am grateful for your kind words! My preference is to put decals on before weathering, so that they get dirtied up to the same degree as the rest of the model. I do apply a clear varnish over them to seal them in and protect them against the weathering process. I hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@Dean-qt8jw Месяц назад

put those stickers on..... great video

@JonBius Месяц назад

Thanks so much for your kind words, and thanks for watching and commenting!

@mangeurvasque8916 3 года назад

One thing about locally handbrushing a glass coat : don't do this without a test ! I have melted fully cured Vallejo paint when coating it with Tamiya X-22 (it happened way before this video, don't blame yourself Jon :) )

@JonBius 3 года назад

Oh, wow! I'm sorry to hear about that! Yeah, those types of gloss coats can be airbrushed on, but brush painting can definitely introduce problems. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@mangeurvasque8916 3 года назад

@@JonBius At least I learnt my lesson : when you wanna brush something over aything water-based, check it doesn't contain alcohol :shrug:

@soyUsernameWasTaken Год назад

nice video, mate. put those sticker on!

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks so much, and thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

@671JK 5 месяцев назад

Awesome tutorial! What you use to clean after you put on the decals before clear?

@JonBius 5 месяцев назад

If they need a bit of cleaning, I just wipe them down lightly with a clean paint brush and water. Just the barest bit of damp... that'll clean up residue. But most often - I don't do anything, as later weathering steps will blend things anyway.

@jake53105 11 месяцев назад

I have Mr Mark Setter and Softer, is that an equivalent for what you use?

@JonBius 11 месяцев назад

Yes, they are analogous. I would recommend testing on a scrap decal so you'll see how they behave. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@duvy65 3 года назад

Put those decals on mate great channel

@JonBius 3 года назад

Thanks so much! I am grateful. 😊

@Charly-Franco 2 года назад

Another great video. Thanks for the explanation. One question. I can’t find microset near me or not so expensive with my local hobby shop. (Something between $50 bucks) 😖😖😖What other product can i use ?

@JonBius 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it. And thanks for watching and commenting. 😊 Vallejo has a product called Decal Fix, and Gunze has Mr. Mark Setter. I'm sure there are others, so check around. Test them out before use to check if they have negative interaction with the paint. An old school method is to mix some clear vinegar with water in a one-to-one mix. I've done that and it works nicely! Hope that helps!

@patwood5628 Год назад

This was super informative! One additional question I have is after applying the waterslide I am able to see the clear edges, creating hard lines around the image. Do I need to cut closer to the ink of the decal or is this an application process issue?

@JonBius Год назад

Thanks for your kind words! I am glad it was helpful. It can actually be one, both, or an additional factor! 😊It does help to cut away as much of the clear carrier film as possible. However, if the knife is not very sharp, the cutting can actually raise the edges, so a new blade is always a help. Additionally, making an initial score that just goes through the carrier film only can keep those edges even. The application process can also impact those edges. If the surface is not smooth, or if there are air bubbles underneath, it can cause issues. Surface prep is also a key to good adherence and smooth decals. A third factor though can be the thickness of the decals. When I built aircraft, I rarely used Tamiya's kit decals because they were often quite thick. I opted instead for higher quality aftermarket decals. Decals thickness can be addressed to some degree by a post-decal application of another gloss coat, but for very thick decals that doesn't always work. As with anything, there will be some trial and error, and every decal set may be a bit different. Hopefully this info will help you assess the situations and then come up with a solution. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@GKParker13 9 месяцев назад

How do you prevent the waterspots from foriming, aka the residue left behind from the solvaset?

@JonBius 9 месяцев назад

I've not had that happen actually. Any residue I've observed is left from the decal film. However, in general, a quick wipe with a barely damp cotton bud (damp with water) may do it. Certainly later clear coats, weathering, etc., should also cover it. Also, make sure you're not overdoing it with the Solvaset. HTH! Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊

@cobusprinsloo 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for a great tutorial. I’m curious - why do you not use Micro Sol as the setting/softening solution, but instead a different brand?

@JonBius 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! I use Solvaset rather than MicroSol simply because Solvaset is stronger, and in my experience does a MUCH better job of softening up the decal. I'd tried MicroSol at first, but found some decals just didn't cooperate. Switching to Solvaset, I found it made any decal conform to the surface. Pretty much if Solvaset won't work, nothing else will. MicroSol is good, I just think Solvaset is a fair bit better. Thanks for the question, and thanks for watching and commenting!

@cobusprinsloo 7 месяцев назад

@@JonBius thanks for the feedback - I think I understand what your’e sayinf. I recenetly did an experiment with some decals, and it didn’t work that well in all occasions.