Hi All
Ive been used to building armor from Tamiya and Dragon but decided to try out Academy's M10 and was very pleased with the kit until I got to the decals. For whatever reason mine didn't want to stick. Has anyone else experienced this problem as well?
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Academy M10

tutdiesel

Joined: August 15, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 04:12 AM UTC

DaveCox

Joined: January 11, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 04:45 AM UTC
Didn't have any problem with mine. Did you apply them over a gloss finish?

rv1963

Joined: December 07, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 05:12 AM UTC
I had the same problem with mine and i did apply a gloss coat first and i used setting solution, most of mine silvered and had to be peeled off and than i hand painted most of them.

lordQ

Joined: June 21, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 05:59 AM UTC
negative , didn't have the problem. Settled just fine.
Never had such a problem with Academy decals.
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Never had such a problem with Academy decals.
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tutdiesel

Joined: August 15, 2005
KitMaker: 251 posts
Armorama: 187 posts

Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 09:31 AM UTC
well it could be that i just suck but i just put them over my base coat of testor's olive drab. but in the past i used the method and never had the problem. i might just have to scrounge up some old decals and if that doesnt work by some more american armor to build up my decal collection 


sonnyboy

Joined: November 16, 2004
KitMaker: 473 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 10:27 AM UTC
yes i had the same problems with my achilles. I like acadamys kit a lot well the most of them! But the decals are so bad! So the next acamdamy model i am going to buy some archer transfers! but looking forward to see your build!
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