Mal Mayfield (Holdfast) continues his reference articles with a very nice feature on applying decals and the method he uses to achieve the great results we've all seen. Mal has spent a lot of effort on this article and it shows. There are a total of 36 pictures explaining his process. Thanks for the great submission Mal.

Decal Delimas

That is a really well done and informative article.
It's articles like this and modelers like Mal and the rest of you that makes this a great modeling
site

Wayne

Nice job with your article. Thanks for taking the time to share with everyone.

Very easy to understand.

What you will need.

1) Shallow container for water. A saucer is ideal.
2) Scissors.
3) Scalpel or hobby knife.
4) Steel Ruler.
5) Tweezers.
6) Setting solutions (I'm using Aero Set/Sol)
7) Brushes to apply the solutions (one for each so there is no cross-contamination).
8) Folded paper towel.
9) Something to support the model. I use a homemade stand but an empty box will do.
10) A Taz mug with some whiskey in case the decals silver or strip

No, really .. great article.

Zverko

:-) Thanks guys, and Zverko. Of course the Taz mug is optional and it contains tea (this time anyway) cos the decals won't silver or strip :-) If you follow the rules
Mal

Great job on this feature. it was layed out nicely and the pics showed detail well, looking forward to see the finished Spit. Wingman out.

Thanks very much for this article. I have only one comment, there are OTHER things to apply decals to than aircraft. I was going to try using Micro Set/Sol on an tank kit this weekend. I'm glad I saw this article first as I probably would have freaked from the "wrinkling" he mentions after applying the Sol. This article has probably saved me a lot of grief.

so many photos and the article is easy to understand and very helpful...great job..thank you WOLF.

Having asked a few questions recently about Kleer/Future I have read Mal's previous excellent feature of the same subject and now the decal one....can't wait for the third one to conclude.
Great stuff Mal....The Lord of the Rings (roundels).
Cheers
Peter

Nice article! Can be very useful in the future!

:-) Glad to help, I'm trying to get the complete build of this Spitfire on to the aircraft gallery "on the workbench" under Spitfire Mk I. When I can sort out how to keep the pics in the correct order, I'll start adding pics. I aim to bring the build up to date within a couple of weeks, or less. Keep taking a look, and if there's anything you think would make a useful article, just let me know. I'm planning ones on using Blue/White Tack as masks and using Parafilm-M.
Mal