Gunpla Tutorial : How to Apply Dry Transfer Decals

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While not as good looking as Water Slide Decals, there are still quite a number of good reasons to use Dry Transfer Decals. You might not have the equivalent in Water Slide form is a good example.
Applying a Dry Transfer Decal is very easy. Remember back in school when they had those letters that could be rubbed on to things? Oh, it was just me then!
Well anyway, it's exactly the same thing and I'll demonstrate an easy way to add Dry Transfers to your model kit.
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@jimnelson6680 10 лет назад

When applying the decal, I usually use a dull pencil as a burnishing tool. The point will get into every nook, and it leaves behind a trace of graphite so you can tell where you rubbed and where you've missed.

@bumbledouche3323 5 лет назад

As a fellow Australian, I find your pronunciation of 'decal' disturbing.

@hitoshiwar 4 года назад

DE CAL

@moejuggler6033 6 дней назад

Deckle

@SprocketActual 11 лет назад

great video. I picked up an MG F91 and it will be my first time with the dry decals, with your tutorial i feel confident in applying them and making them look good!

@TheGhostofZeon 12 лет назад

Thanks for your suggestion. I will try and do one next time I am applying decals to a curved surface.

@TheGhostofZeon 13 лет назад

@bvolcano723 Avoid anything that isn't a low tack tape as it can lift the paint underneath if not careful. If you are applying to a bare plastic surface then should be OK but some of the glue from the tape can be left behind.

@khakii-9733 Год назад

Building a MG Geara Doga and it's honestly the first time I've seen dry transfer decals! I was like, "Uh. Are these water slides?", but nope! Good thing I looked it up beforehand. Thanks!

@bladenine 10 лет назад

Thanks man for this video. I've tried a couple of master grades with the decals and they didn't turn out so good. The tip with the coin and tape really makes a difference and my latest MG Destiny Gundam looks awesome.

@TheGhostofZeon 10 лет назад

No problems! Glad I could help! :)

@Kammmm 13 лет назад

sweet tutorial bro! sorry i only just caught it ! had a massive back log in my youtube subscriptions. Its great to see how other people work and your tutorials are always very informative and helpful. Thanks a lot!

@TheGhostofZeon 13 лет назад

@ghostdein1 It is! Well, it was only for the demonstration after all.....

@ShartimusPrime 12 лет назад

Thank you, huge help!

@sgtspliffs 4 года назад

Haha, this is actually the Gundam I'm working on right now. Pretty great coincidence it's what you're using for this tutorial. Thanks for the vid!

@gothicxangel76 Год назад

Thank you so much, you saved the detailing on my second MG kit, I thought they were water decals and almost wasted the sheet 😅

@TheGhostofZeon 13 лет назад

@rehome01 No, that is only for Water Slide decals. Dry transfers can be top coated with a clear to help protect them.

@TheGhostofZeon 13 лет назад

@rockzone16 Yes, lots of things can be used to rub the transfers on not just a coin. Sometimes I use the end of tweezers as well.

@sserpent21 4 года назад

I finally got a dry app decal to work! Thank you!

@TheGhostofZeon 12 лет назад

@deadleg6 If it is bare plastic, then try something like Isopropyl and some paper towel. If it is painted, then you will need to repaint the piece.

@TheGhostofZeon 13 лет назад

@muffdriver69 You should have got some if it was a Master Grade Shin Musha. All Master Grades come with dry transfers and stickers.

@TheGhostofZeon 12 лет назад

I'm not sure if you can buy official dry decals seperate from the kits. There isn't as strong of a demand for them like there is water slides.

@TheGhostofZeon 13 лет назад

@TheCrimsonNova Thanks! I'm glad you have found this useful! :D

@TheGhostofZeon 13 лет назад

@bvolcano723 If applied correctly, they are quite strong but they can be scratched off easily if care isn't taken.

@ghostdein1 13 лет назад

shin musha decals on a zaku shield... interesting indeed! thanks for the tutorial!

@TheGhostofZeon 13 лет назад

@muffdriver69 They are stickers for sure. That's a shame that you didn't get any dry transfers. Maybe you can contact where you got it from and let them know or email Bandai direct.

@muffdriver69 13 лет назад

My Shin Musha did not come with dry decals :(!!!

@kevinabat6426 4 года назад

straight to the point! very helpful! thanks man

@hea22984 6 лет назад

thanks bro, didn't know how to use it on my hguc005 hyaku shiki

@TheGhostofZeon 12 лет назад

What sort of surface are you using on your model? Gloss always works best. I've never had an issue like rubbing too hard tears the decal - most of the time tearing happens if the sheet is lifted before the whole decal is applied causing part to stick to the model and the remainder is left on the sheet.

@chriscornwell5643 11 лет назад

A very helpful video. Thank you very much.

@muffdriver69 13 лет назад

@TheGhostofZeon Not my one, all I got was the sticker one, it's the one with a green paper background with the decals stuck to it, unless I don't know how to use it. :(

@Zeriix 10 лет назад

awesome tutorial, really helpful

@daethalion1725 3 года назад

I ended up learning most of this the hard way, after destroying several of the decals in my MG kit. Question, how well does this double tape method work on pieces with limited access and/or surface area?

@TheGhostofZeon 3 года назад

It can be tricky if you haven't got much space spare, but as long as you can get enough tape to grip the plastic around it, it will be fine

@flexunrekable1600 5 лет назад

Great video, thanks! Helped heaps :)

@markcrosthwait409 3 месяца назад

Whats the music playing?

@deadleg6 12 лет назад

What's an easy way to remove them without scratching the bare plastic.

@jupitris7372 10 лет назад

Does it help to apply a gloss coat before applying dry transfers?

@fredxu99 12 лет назад

lol i thought these were just regular stickers. thx for the video so i dont mistake these as stickers in the future!!! sadly i did that mistake on my exia, which is my favorite gundam model :( but i suppose ill just have to get the avalanche set.

@Kiennguyen-gn4rz 5 лет назад

Searching for this one to apply it on my new MG astray red frame kai

@MrNinetailfox1 10 лет назад

Thank you very much on this video, I needed to know if I wanted to be able to create my sinanju ! Thumbs up ! :-D

@goochipoochie 5 лет назад

Watching this in 2019 to apply decal on a tomica !

@sskullnox 11 лет назад

Thanks man really helped out

@BgirlSakura 9 лет назад

when you rub the dry decals on, is it possible for the underlying paint to get ruined?

@TheGhostofZeon 9 лет назад

BgirlSakura If you are too rough when applying the decal, then there is a possibility of damage. Just try and be cautious when applying them.

@septianakun619 4 года назад

Adding mark setter from Mr hobby or Tamiya will help?

@TheGhostofZeon 4 года назад

No because those are designed for water slide decals.

@hfong19 12 лет назад

where can i purchase extra dry rub decals?

@Yalamastyle 11 лет назад

Is there any different tool replacing that tape?

@buki316ify 12 лет назад

This helps a lot thanx

@muffdriver69 13 лет назад

@TheGhostofZeon hey man. Nevermind. I found them! It flew under the couch. What's the chance of that? If the chance for that is high, I'd win the lottery tomorrow. Thanks!

@lesterkuro2285 8 лет назад

how do i apply dry transfer decals on separate pieces? like MG red frame kai's left shoulder armor?

@TheGhostofZeon 8 лет назад

+Lester Kuro The exact same way.

@TheGhostofZeon 12 лет назад

Clear gloss

@smac0010 10 лет назад

do you get your kits from metro hobbies on swanston street in melbourne?

@TheGhostofZeon 10 лет назад

Yes, I buy from them from time to time. Animasia in Carlton and Andrews Hobbies in Deer Park are 2 other places I buy from in Melbourne. Most of the kits I buy come direct from Hobbyco in Sydney.

@smac0010 10 лет назад

oh ok well im kinda new to gundam models, i could tell that you go to metro hobbies from ya hobby knife, by the way does metro hobbies sell EX kits? I'm looking for a LHM BB01 Minerva

@drakozero8 12 лет назад

a clear what paint?

@PrimusProductions 10 лет назад

Where do you get them for specific kits?

@TheGhostofZeon 10 лет назад

Dry transfers for specific kits come with the Master Grade kits only.

@PrimusProductions 10 лет назад

TheGhostofZeon I see, so are they produced for every master grade kit, and where can I get the decals?

@TheGhostofZeon 10 лет назад

Primus Productions They come with the actual kit itself. There are a few like the new Sazabi ver Ka that comes with water slides though.

@adithbowo 7 лет назад

what song on opening?

@xacony 11 лет назад

thanks man!

@shadowxps 10 лет назад

Thanks you so much.

@shikmaru1999 12 лет назад

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@skyress04 11 лет назад

Thanks.

@MrImpossiblyBlack 10 лет назад

Are dry transfer decals easier to apply than water slide decals?

@TheGhostofZeon 10 лет назад

Water slides are much easier to get correct the first time in my opinion. Dry transfers are more a 'one shot' sort of decal where as water slides can allow for a little handling to get it into the correct position before you set it in place.

@1buszybudy13 7 лет назад

Cool

@angelcquest 6 лет назад

Funny thing is I’m uninformed the same transfer decals he’s using

@colinjones3871 8 лет назад

cool

@Huyvovo903 10 лет назад

I freaking hate dry decals. Why don't they just use water decals instead like Katoki kits...?

@ghettoblaster4life1 7 лет назад

agreed , these things are the worst .....water decals go on much easier ,look better as well.

@Star_cab Год назад

"Dea kulls" where about's are you?

@mr22turner 6 лет назад

Deeee -cal.

@poe8rynmotion 10 лет назад

I used your technique to apply some dry transfer rub on numbers, by Chartpak that I bought at www.pcbsupplies.com/rub-on-letters-chartpak-fls/ and it worked great. I use 6 point numbers and have a hard time lining them up, but using masking tape is great. I also use their Wilson Jones dry transfers and it worked great with those as well. Thank You

@TheGhostofZeon 10 лет назад

No problems. Glad it worked for you.

@sallygirl3 11 лет назад

If you are looking for custom dry transfers, my company Image Transfers can make them for you. Clients can supply artwork or we can create it for you. We also have a You Tube video "How to apply custom dry transfers" you might like to check out.