How To Apply Decals To Gundam Models
If the decal wont budge from the decal sheet dip in water for a couple more seconds. Dec 22 2014 You just have to follow the number andor letters of the decal stickers to be used on a certain part of the Gunpla model as can be shown on the diagram of the instruction booklet.
Be careful not to move the sheet around as you apply or you might cause the decal to break resulting in cracks or gaps in the design.
How to apply decals to gundam models. Start off by carefully selecting the decal that you are going to place onto your model. Instead aim for the empty space to the left of your Gunpla and spray from left to right stopping only at the empty space to the right side of your model. With a little care attention and something called Mr.
Do you hate the thought of having to apply decals. These are in order of least to best looking. Make sure the surface of where the decal is going is clean.
Jun 21 2011 First step is to cut the decal as shown above. Aug 11 2014 Many people just dump decals into a bowl of water. After I apply the decal I smooth it down with the tweezers and with a tissue pressed on the area.
Ka extension on the model name are redesigned by Hajime Katoki and he really likes lots of decals. Here are the steps of using dry transfer. For small decal it may float away from the backing paper leaving the decal very hard to be picked up.
Grab the decal with tweezer and submerse it in the water for about 3 seconds or more then Put the decals near the place you want and then with the cotton bud slowly slide the decal from the blue paper to the part. Use normal sticky tape to position the decal on the surface. With a dull instrument dull pencil fingernail popsicle stick etc apply pressure and rub the decal.
May 19 2018 Decals for Gundam come in 3 forms Clear Stickers Dry Transfer and Water Slides. Mark Setter water slides are superior in almost every way. My issue is I just ordered the Bandai 112 scale Stormtrooper on Amazon and seeing as water slide decals apparently look much nicer Id like to place those on the model rather than messing with some stickers that likely wouldnt adhere well to the curved.
Sep 04 2015 Some use the edge of a hobby knife some use water for water-slide decals sold separately from the models some may even apply by hand. Never begin by spraying directly onto the model itself. This will press it onto the model.
You can use tweezers or a hobby knife in lifting up the sticker from the sheet but in using a blade be careful not to tear the sticker. MG kits with a ver. Always shake your can before each and every burst holding the spray can upright as much as possible.
Usually from the outside the decal will appear duller as it separates from the decal sheet. Jun 07 2016 It takes some practice to apply them to a kit but its worth it. Jan 14 2016 How to Apply Self-adhesive Decals.
Aug 13 2008 Using a cotton bud dipped in water gently tease the decal away from the decal sheet and onto your gunpla. Once the decal is on your gunla you can still adjust or reposition the decal. Locate the decal on the sheet and cut it out using a sharp hobby knife.
I dont know how many of you guys buy those Gundam models from Bandai but if anyone does I could use some help. Use a fresh hobby knife blade to cut as close to the artworklettering as you possibly can so there is little or none of the unwanted clear vinyl that the self-adhesive decal is printed on. Do they intimidate you.
Cut out the decal. Here is an extremely easy guide on how to apply decals to your. If you want crazy amount of decals to put on your model then consider buying an MG Ver.
I personally use a needle-sharp pair of tweezers to grab the edge of the included decals. Well fear no more.
