uggywuggy Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hi All I've started appying decals to my 1/72 Airfix Typhoon IB and hit a small snag with the leading edge wing decals. These are the yellow strips which stretch along the leading edge from the outer tip of the wing to the cannons. Problem is even using Humbrol DecalFix the decals don't seem to become soft enough to fold over the wing - maybe I need to soak them for longer ? Any advice appreciated ! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I've just responded to another Typhoon build where you ask about this issue. Warmer water helps to soften decals or add more decal solution like the MicroSol /Microset liquidss or Mr Set or Mr softer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Some people add a few drops of vinegar concentrate to the water to soften decals. I was very successful with Mr. Mark Softener on old type Italeri decals (the usually non-sticking type). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uggywuggy Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks Paul - will try the warmer water this pm ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz962 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Borrow a hand-held hair drier from the lady in your life, set on the lowest warm setting. I find this usually softens the decals up a treat, and persuades then to fold over curves more easily. Just be careful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehexer Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I paint it instead of using the decal. It gives a real painted on look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemk1 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Had the same problem with the Typhoon kit today. Tried various decal solutions, but couldn't get anything to work. In the end I had to bin them as they started to break up. It was frustrating me all day so had a quick google to see if I had missed something obvious and this thread came up. At least it's not just me that's struggled with them and the kit still looks ok without them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I use Klear to bed my decals with, on these leading edge decals, also red gun port patches etc, I position the decal so the top edge is in the right place then wait a minute or three till the Klear goes a bit tacky then roll the decal into place carefully. This has worked well on several builds now. Klear diluted about 40% with water to stop it grabbing too quick. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Onkey Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 The 1:72 Typhoon was the first kit I ever made and very nearly the last after the fight I had with those decals...in the end I gave up and painted them and I'd do the same every time now...mind you, painting yellow isn't always a gimme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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