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Decal Question
GordonHighlander
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Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 10:14 PM UTC
Can anyone help a newbie?

Does anyone know of a supplier for 1/35 scale 51st Highland Division (HD) decals?

Thanks
AJLaFleche
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Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 11:41 PM UTC
Have you tried Archers Fine Transfers?
GordonHighlander
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Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 11:51 PM UTC
Thanks Al

They have exactly what I was looking for
maximus8425
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Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 11:56 PM UTC
On a decal related note, I printed up some decals of my own and coated them in a supposedly waterproof covering. Needless to say it wasn't and so the colour ran when I soaked them. Does anyone know of a waterproof coating I can use. I was thinking future but wasn't sure if it is waterproof when dry? Does anyone know if this is the case?

Max
kevinb120
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Posted: Friday, March 02, 2007 - 04:27 AM UTC
Future is waterproof when dry. I actually use it on my floors as well as my models Ammonia will atack it but not just water. Think of how the future holds up when using it as a clear with decals....Only problem I could see is if it affects the inks while drying.
MrKilroy
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Posted: Friday, March 02, 2007 - 04:35 AM UTC

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On a decal related note, I printed up some decals of my own and coated them in a supposedly waterproof covering. Needless to say it wasn't and so the colour ran when I soaked them. Does anyone know of a waterproof coating I can use. I was thinking future but wasn't sure if it is waterproof when dry? Does anyone know if this is the case?

Max



I have used Microscale's Liquid decal film with no problems.
pipesmoker
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Posted: Friday, March 02, 2007 - 08:43 PM UTC
Max
What I have used in the past to clear coat my home made decals is a spray product I bought back when I did calligraphy. It is called Blair Calligracote.
I realize you my not have this particular product in the UK, but check in an Arts & Crafts store. It is used to protect waterbase inks, markers and watercolor painting from moisture.
I sprayed 5 or 6 light coats, letting dry thoroughly between.
HTH
maximus8425
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Posted: Friday, March 02, 2007 - 11:03 PM UTC
It was microscale's decal solution I used and it didn't protect them. I may give future a go or there is a clearcoat spray in my local art shop that might work. I'll just keep on till i find something i suppose. Thanks for all the advice guys. I'll get there in the end.

Max
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