Decal seems impervious to micro-sol...

[plasmahal]

Hi,[/size]

So I have started applying decals for my second d-day build.

I'm using the kit decals from Academy and micro set and sol.

The outside of the decal goes down nicely but the more central areas and majority of decal do not go down to give that painted on look.

I hope you can see from this photo:





The edges, including some of the blue have gone down well but the rest is not really sucking down.

Is this due to thickness of decal?

Why has edge gone down OK?

Is there anything I can do?

Thanks

Toby.

Edited August 28, 2014 by plasmahal

[robvulcan]

Weird !, I would remove the decal and get some of the excellent Fantasyprintshop decals. I often replace kit roundels with theirs

http://www.fantasyprintshop.co.uk/USA-Stars-and-Bars_B223LJW.aspx

[georgeusa]

You might try perusing this thread. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234964617-decal-solution-stronger-than-microsol/ He was having similar problems and various solutions to his problems were suggested.

[charley420]

Could ther be air trapped under the center? Try pricking it then apply more so until it wrinkles then use a hairdryer on low heat to evaporate the liquid out from underneath.

[plasmahal]

It does not seem to be trapped air or any silvering issue. Looking at some of the other decals on the sheet, they have 3 distinct thicknesses.

So it seems that its a very thick decal, so i need to look at dealing with that as there are no silvering issues.