Hate applying decals? Watch this!

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When working with decals on model cars, it takes patience and technique to get a good result. The Subaru WRC car that I am currently working on required just that.
Follow along as I apply the decal over the complex shape of the body and show how to ensure you get it perfect.
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James
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@Sarah-JaneR32 Год назад

I've built a few of these Scooby's and always have a fight around the area where you were working. I sometimes find it best to let most of the decal dry before working on the complex area, thanks for sharing

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Hi Sarah Jane, that decal and the smaller set of stripes were the most difficult due to the body shape. I wanted to share all my tips for decals. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

@bobyoung1698 Год назад

You are the most patient modeler on planet Earth.

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thanks Bob! It takes me forever to do decals. I’ve had issues before with decals not being 100% adhered and then when I cleared the body they crack, silver or wrinkle. Better to spend the time working with them than kick myself for not. Thanks for watching and commenting👍

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

@michaelcooke2559 Год назад

Excellent tutorial on decals. The one thing that is necessary for this step in model building is patience, and you clearly demonstrated that skill. Thanks for sharing.

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thank you so much Michael! I really appreciate your support bud😀. Yes that decal did try my patience!

@corkcamden9878 Год назад

As I watched you coaxing the decal into place, I found myself holding my breath like I do when I apply decals. Good tutorial James. As a testament to the amount of time you invested in placing and smoothing the decal, your fingers are pruned :)! The takeaway: patience, patience, patience. Best wishes to you and your family. From the hills of Virginia, Cork

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thanks Cork! It’s interesting that you mention patience. Applying decals is actually calming and centering for me. I too control my breathing and focus entirely on the task at hand. It’s a shame that only 31% of the viewers of the video even made it to the cutting of the decal at the door lines part. Lack of patience I guess😜. I really do make these videos to share the tips I’ve learned and boost confidence in builders to try difficult tasks. I appreciate your viewership Cork!

@ScaleAutoGarage Год назад

Wow, amazing and I think the most in depth decal placement tutorial I have ever seen. I totally get it now, 100% and can see why your decals always turn out so good.

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thank you Spencer! I wanted to document the whole process start to finish in one video. Stay tuned I’m working on another tutorial 😎

@KarlScaleModeling Год назад

Well done James, thanks for sharing this tutorial with us all. I never imagined that this Impreza required so much work to fit the side decals. You did an awesome job and patience paid off. Well done 👍🏼

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thank you so much Karl. I had no idea either but after doing one side I made the decision that it was a good candidate for a video to show techniques. Thanks for your support my friend😀

@petermerz2704 Год назад

Great tip James. Just what I needed! Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thanks so much Peter, I’m glad to help!

@alexjust2333 5 месяцев назад

Only been doing models a couple of months and finally decided to try decals on one now that my airbrushing has improved, needless to say i failed miserably. I did almost everything this video said not to do lol, im excited to try again after seeing this, thanks for the great video

@ScaleModelExperiment 5 месяцев назад

You’re so welcome Alex. Patience patience patience is the key. Get them mostly laid down before using solvents and you’ll be better off. They get really thin and flexible once the solvent gets working.

@bubbapipe Год назад

Awesome tips...hopefully this will help. Definitely learned a few things. Thank you.

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

I’m so glad to help Ed! Thanks for watching 😀

@johandevilliers756 Месяц назад

Thats a real good idea,thank you for sharing this brilliant idea.

@ScaleModelExperiment Месяц назад

Thanks for watching Johan👍

@travisweeks7819 Год назад

Wow she's looking great awesome job

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thank you so much Travis! I appreciate your support bud 😀

@nancytester524 Год назад

That is a great demonstration, good job! Kinda reminds me of wallpapering, but much smaller!❤

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Lol! Thanks for watching!

@ronstewart9792 Год назад

Awesome job James. Thanks so much for showing this. Ron

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thanks Ron! I appreciate you watching and commenting. I hope the tips help you in your next project.

@jeffyoung8726 Год назад

James, excellent video buddy! I do a lot of the same techniques, all though I actually learned something new. So again, AWESOME! Always look forward to ALL of the videos. No matter what the content? The meeting one's are COOL! Appreciate it, stay safe & keep building...

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thank you so much Jeff! I really appreciate the feedback and support. I realize that my channel can be a little scattered subject matter wise but it’s all about modeling in nature. Thanks again bud😁

@djeurosham 2 месяца назад

Thanks for this guide. Also, very smart to do one side as a test before filming the other side.

@ScaleModelExperiment 2 месяца назад

You’re so welcome, I’m glad that you found the video helpful. I hope that your next decal work comes out perfect. Thanks for watching 👍

@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 Год назад

Awesome tutorial James!

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thanks Shawn! I appreciate your support brother!

@samuelvasquez8170 Год назад

Thank you for sharing

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thanks bud !

@Swamp-Fox Год назад

Great tutorial!

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thank you Swamp Fox! I appreciate your support bud 😀

@jkh.racing Год назад

Thanks, this is helping so much, awesome video nice job

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thanks for watching it JKH, I appreciate your support 👍

@jkh.racing Год назад

@@ScaleModelExperiment anytime 👊

@deenjoan9938 Год назад

Keep word here is " patience " it does take some time to lay some decals down that's for sure ,thanks for the video enjoyed 👍👍👍👍

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thank you so much Deen, I really appreciate you watching and commenting.

@johnnymayo8534 Год назад

Tks!! Did not know about the 'decal squeezy'. I now have one on its way!

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thanks for watching Johnny! The decal squeegee is a helpful tool to finalize the decals with. Let me know after you try it out.

@shaunswesey5179 Год назад

Really good Mike

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Don’t make me block you Shaun! Only Mom is allowed to call me Mike😀

@nikolaosstavrou5327 Год назад

great video by the way!!!

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thanks again Nikolaos!

@garyparker2969 Год назад

Good Stuff James 👍👍 Thanks For Sharing n Have a Blessed Week Ahead 🤗🤗 Gary.

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thank you so much Gary! I appreciate your support bud 😀

@garyparker2969 Год назад

NO Problemo Bro 🤗👍

@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812 Год назад

Never thought of putting in paper side up before. I haven't used soapy water either. I do that to color sand. I've always cut panel lines last. I've never done it the next day??? I'll give that a try. We are very similar in way we do decals. It's my favorite part of the build. Great video with lots of Great tips. Hope all is well with you and yours. I'll be watching

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thank you so much Mike. I’m glad that you found it helpful. I want to do more technique type videos for the channel. I’m no expert but I’ll share what I’ve tried and learned from mistakes. Take care my friend, James

@immanutt4442 Год назад

thanks a mint for tutorial ...

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thanks Imma! I appreciate your support 👍

@raymondblasee1048 Год назад

Hey James! This video was very educational and I learned some things from you such as the tools you use to get the decals snuggled down and tucking the decals into the door lines. Otherwise I pretty much apply decals just like you do. What kind of soap did you use in your decal container? How much did you put into the water?

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Hi Ray! I appreciate you watching bud. I use a couple drops of dawn dishwashing soap in the decal water. It helps to break the surface tension of the decals.

@Sundaydish1 Год назад

LOL! "Notice I tape these bottles together to stop them from tipping over" The day after i knocked my set over on to the floor! Lesson learned.

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Trust me Sunday, I’ve knocked over my share as well. Someday I’ll do a video on lessons learned🤓. Thanks for watching!

@dariosmodelbuilds 7 месяцев назад

I've never tried with a dab of dish soap in the water. Thanks for the tip.

@ScaleModelExperiment 7 месяцев назад

Yes, it helps break the surface tension of the water. Not sure where I learned that one from.

@calvindeechacey1247 Год назад

Cars cool I was just need.

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thank you Calvin! I appreciate your support bud 😀

@Chris-ev7xo 9 месяцев назад

Two questions: Does the water temp mean anything ? I like to put my decals in warm water to slide off the backing paper. Two what was that tool that u used to roll the decal ? Got to say loved the time on one decal. Liked what you said about mr mark decal

@ScaleModelExperiment 9 месяцев назад

Hi Chris, I'm torn on water temperature really. Warm water does seem to get stubborn decals off the backing paper. GOOD quality decals only take 5 seconds in the water upside down, 5 seconds face up and then out of the water for 10 to come off. I've had some decals that take much longer. The tool is called a decal squeegie and is made by despaie. The tool is pricy and can be substituted with a makeup applicator instead. I'll do another decal video to show it. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment.

@-DEATHSTROKE Год назад

I've always done the waterslide decals from the kits, but they have always fallen off within weeks before even finishing the kits, it's such a bummer. I haven't built any kits in a while and I've currently decided rather than finish what I have, it's time to buy another kit and spend hundreds on 3d printed parts and I want the decals to stick this time so here we are 🙂

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Hi Deathstroke, it sounds to me like your decals aren’t fully adhering to the body if they come off later. I hope the video gave you some tips to better your decal game. Thanks for watching👍

@scottmoore9606 3 месяца назад

can the solvent you used be applied under the decal? does it increase the "stickiness of the decal?

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 месяца назад

Hi Scott, that’s a good question. Yes you can apply solvent to the body and put the decal on. BUT, you risk the instant adhesion of the decal with no ability to move it into position.

@NitroModelsAndComics Год назад

Woth the amount of drag cars and race cars Ive built over tue years I have run into every type of decal situation. When I startbI always say this. No matter how long this takes, I will win. 99% of the time I do.

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

That’s the truth Robert. I love a good challenging decal job. I have 9 of the Goodsmile racing cars liveries and have completed 3 so far. They are a true test of patience. I look forward to having them all in my cases. Take care and thanks for watching and commenting.

@ThomasSielaff 6 месяцев назад

Where does one get the decal squeegee tool? Thanks

@ScaleModelExperiment 6 месяцев назад

Hi Thomas, I would search eBay and maybe Amazon for it. It wasn’t cheap if I remember correctly.

@eddietan1008 11 месяцев назад

Do u cut the decals in between the door lines?

@ScaleModelExperiment 11 месяцев назад

Hi Eddie, yes that’s very important to cut them and snuggle the edges into the panel line. Otherwise you have a bridge and clear can get under it and bubble up.

@glennhow6256 9 месяцев назад

What is the name or part number of the little squeaky tool you are using, thanks…

@ScaleModelExperiment 9 месяцев назад

Hi Glenn, maker: HIQ Parts, part sqz1070. Called decal squeegee. Good luck 👍

@outfield1988 5 месяцев назад

What color blue did you paint the car?

@ScaleModelExperiment 5 месяцев назад

Tamiya mica blue is the color.

@homunculous007 Год назад

Terrific tutorial. As others have said, patience is the watchword. Many thanks. You look too young to have grandchildren. 😉

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Haha thanks so much! So many modelers are in such a hurry but aren’t happy with the final result. Patience is the key. I appreciate you watching, take care👍

@deanjans3259 9 месяцев назад

Do you always apply your decals to an unpainted surface

@ScaleModelExperiment 9 месяцев назад

Never! That is a painted body. I later cleared over it and then assemble the kit in a video.

@deanjans3259 9 месяцев назад

@@ScaleModelExperiment .I only ask as it looks unpainted that all and I know decals can fall off over time off an unpainted surface

@labspeciman7402 Год назад

Decals these days auto stick when applied. Now I will add water to the body and that should help.. Thanks..

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Agreed! Add a drop of dish soap to the water as well to give it some lubrication. Thanks for watching👍

@labspeciman7402 Год назад

@@ScaleModelExperiment Ya I tried that and got better results..

@nikolaosstavrou5327 Год назад

Α small hair dryer works wonders for the decals

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Hi Nikolaos, I’ve used heat before and ruined decals. I know that I overdid the video a bit but the decals were old and I wanted to play it safe since I didn’t have a backup set. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@nikolaosstavrou5327 Год назад

I use a small travel hair dryer its not that hot to melt or destroy the decals. its heat is about 40 to 50 celsius give or take.

@nikolaosstavrou5327 Год назад

and the best thing to do to old decals is to spray them with fixative varnish for pastels , its a very thin laquer or sometimes enamel based varnish , just remeber to use t2 to 3 light coats and let the decals dry for a week .It allways worked for me .

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

I’ve never tried this. When you do this do you have to trim the decal all the way down to the print as the clear makes the sheet all one big decal?

@nikolaosstavrou5327 Год назад

no you spray the hole sheet.the varnish its very very thin .

@davidbishop1570 Месяц назад

Why do you add the dish soap to the water?

@ScaleModelExperiment Месяц назад

I was told by a decal manufacturer that dish soap breaks the tension better than plain water to be able to move the decal around and position it better once applied. I found that it works.

@davidbishop1570 Месяц назад

@@ScaleModelExperiment Thanks for the reply, I will give it a try. Just a small drop I would imagine.

@ScaleModelExperiment Месяц назад

@davidbishop1570 exactly just a drop will do it.

@samuelvasquez8170 Год назад

I would have gI would have ne given up by now.

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Hahaha, check out the Goodsmile racing videos that I posted. Those are decal monsters! Thanks for watching!

@immanutt4442 Год назад

deck calls

@ScaleModelExperiment Год назад

Thanks again!

@NiekkieNick Месяц назад

Why don't you use clear coat first on the model. That way it would be easier to move the decal on the model.

@ScaleModelExperiment Месяц назад

Thanks for watching Nick. The reason is… I like to keep the layers of paint to a minimum to preserve detail. That’s why my builds look the way they do. I overthin all my paint and use the least possible. I do agree that if you have a polished clear coat the decal does move around easily.

@NiekkieNick Месяц назад

@@ScaleModelExperiment Hi. Thanks for your answer! I am still in a learning fase regarding modelling and struggling with my airbrush especially putting on a nice gloss coat on the model. I use gloss varnish from Vallejo. The result is not as I wish for. The surface of the varnish on the model is not smooth. Maybe you have some tips in how to apply a nice shiny clear coat on the model with an airbrush?

@ScaleModelExperiment Месяц назад

@NiekkieNick Hi Nick, here is my paint theory. Use the least amount of paint to keep the detail high. Use an extra part thinner than normal, mist your base coats until you have color coverage. No wet coats for base coats! The surface should be a matte finish before clear. Plan to do 3 coats of clear. 1st coat is a tack coat, mist it on to set up a base. Second coat is heavier but not wet coat. 3rd coat thin your paint more and lay out a wet coat to make glossy finish. After it cures polish the paint. I did an overview video recently called how to get a mirror finish. Check that out.

@NiekkieNick Месяц назад

@ScaleModelExperiment Hi! What do you exactly mean with a wet coat? Do you use a thin or thick needle in your airbrush and is the psi of the compressor important when bringing on a gloss coat? And what do you mean with no wet coats for base coats?

@ScaleModelExperiment Месяц назад

@NiekkieNick a wet coat refers to the pooling of paint on the body. For the color coat, spray your get coverage only. The clear coat is for shine. I shoot with a .035 needle at 20 psi. You can adjust your speed of the pass to get a wet coat with your 3rd coat of clear.

@outfield1988 5 месяцев назад

I hear kiddos.

@ScaleModelExperiment 5 месяцев назад

Yeah, grandkids 😎