I would first scan copy of the decals and save a copy on the computer. The ink jet can get pretty close to the colors of the orginal but can not print white...hence the white decal paper..... the kit decals are the best... If there is printing on the edge decal thats not used on the model you can test cut them out out in water and see if they break up. I would use krylon #1305 gloss clear over the kit decals to seal and perserve them but then you need too cut each decal out seprately and close to the image the same as if you would printimg out a copy on white decal paper you still have to clear coat them and cut close to the image.... always use light coats what ever clear coat you choose to use and let try between coats... Good luck.
Hi Ken, good to hear from you again, hope you are doing well. Vince Weston just finished building that kit and I understand it has some issues. You could try cutting off the words on the bottom of the decal sheet to see how they react in water, spraying them with the clear sealer would probably be a safe bet.
Thanks Steve I saw that video and a few others. One person said they have it marked as a skill level 2 and he would hate to see what a skill level 3 or 4 would be LOL . This kit will most definitely take some time and patients .
Hi Ken, you send the sheet of decals to STS decals and she will make you a new sheet, 😎👍
Wow I didn't think of that Tom thanks you just helped me out with my bicentennial Esci F4 build thank you.
Thanks Tom I e-mailed them and am waiting to hear back. I remembered them late last night .
I would first scan copy of the decals and save a copy on the computer. The ink jet can get pretty close to the colors of the orginal but can not print white...hence the white decal paper..... the kit decals are the best... If there is printing on the edge decal thats not used on the model you can test cut them out out in water and see if they break up. I would use krylon #1305 gloss clear over the kit decals to seal and perserve them but then you need too cut each decal out seprately and close to the image the same as if you would printimg out a copy on white decal paper you still have to clear coat them and cut close to the image.... always use light coats what ever clear coat you choose to use and let try between coats... Good luck.
Hi Ken, good to hear from you again, hope you are doing well. Vince Weston just finished building that kit and I understand it has some issues. You could try cutting off the words on the bottom of the decal sheet to see how they react in water, spraying them with the clear sealer would probably be a safe bet.
Thanks Steve I saw that video and a few others. One person said they have it marked as a skill level 2 and he would hate to see what a skill level 3 or 4 would be LOL . This kit will most definitely take some time and patients .
Wish I could help??? No Clue? Never tried lacquer. I've always used an acrylic. I wish you luck.
I would test with one of the decals you aren't going to use, you may not have to do anything.