Next phase is making those engines you see in the below picture appear to have an inner blue glow.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
OSL Fire Prism - Update 5
OK....no OSL in this episode. Using a suggestion from Kenneth (probably 8 years ago) I've used one of the stock decals and hand painted over it. I think it looks pretty good. I'm a little worried about how this hybrid will react to the spray varnish. I've found that the slide on decals hate the spray varnish and shrivel up after being sprayed.
Next phase is making those engines you see in the below picture appear to have an inner blue glow.
Next phase is making those engines you see in the below picture appear to have an inner blue glow.
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Tips for decals (I use them a lot on my Blood Angels):
ReplyDelete1 - Brush on a coat of GLOSS varnish over the area you want the decal. (Let it dry)
2 - DIP the decal in water, remove from water, then wait 30+ seconds. (If you soak in the water, it makes the adhesive on the decal dissolve)
3 - Wet the surface.
4 - Use a brush to gently transfer the decal.
5 - Use the brush to position the decal.
6 - NEVER touch the decal with your fingers (oil from you skin makes the decal stick to you).
7 - If you have a curved/angled surface, you can use decal softener or white distilled vinegar. Just brush some on, it will make the decal softer.
8 - Optional: Use a Q-tip or paper town to dab out the excess water/vinegar around the edges of the decal.
9 - Most important step: Use a hair drier (on hot) and point it at the decal, it will conform to the surface and stick, and of course be dry.
10 - Apply another coat of brush-on varnish to protect the decal.
You know what? I'm going to take photos of this step-by-step. :-P
Oh, and the tank looks awesome! I love the hard lines on the black.
ReplyDeleteUnfortuately, I only used steps 2, 4 and 5 from your suggestions when applying my decal--which probably explains why the first time I tried it I had to scap it off because it peeled up upon drying (the decal in the photo was attempt 2). Although I think the paint I've applied over and around the decal will help secure it, I also plan to use step 10.
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