Decals

[moermusic]

anyone ever used 40 yr old water slide decals?

 

[Espeefan]

If they're Champs, they'll probably work. If anyone else's, they'll probably disintegrate.

 

[rgeiter]

Nope. My record is about 15 years. Microscale decals held up well. I’d be interested to see how 40 year old decals work though.

 

[moermusic]

not good Monogram brand. 5 min soak, & wouldnt slide off

 

[Greg@mnrr]

I've used decals from old Walther's kits with success.

Greg

 

[flyboy2610]

I have read that if you apply a couple of light coats of clear paint they can sometimes be salvaged.

 

[DanRaitz]

here is what I use for old decals.
Microscale Decals: Micro Liquid Decal Film - 1oz - NO INT'L SHIPPING - Surface Mail Only

 

[rgeiter]

here is what I use for old decals.
Microscale Decals: Micro Liquid Decal Film - 1oz - NO INT'L SHIPPING - Surface Mail Only

Good to know. Might have to get some. Thanks!

 

[camelback]

I definitely agree with the 40-year-old Champs. I'm still using some I purchased in the late '70's and they work as well as the day I purchased them. And I will say that some of my old Walthers went through a flood, and after drying off they were still serviceable, although a bit shrivelled! But they flattened out on the model, after some Solvaset. You can't kill a good decal (but you can sure screw them up putting them on!).

 

[moermusic]

Well I ordered what I wanted from the USA, & afterwards wondered if I am getting really old stock or newer pressed? Guess I'll find out when arrive.
I may have mistakenly assumed they would be new stock

 

[rgeiter]

Have any of you guys ordered Microscale decals directly from them via their website?

 

[flyboy2610]

Have any of you guys ordered Microscale decals directly from them via their website?

Yes, on more than one occasion. They have good service and pretty good shipping times. I have no qualms about ordering from them.

 

[rgeiter]

Thanks. Just got the email that my order has just ship. Let’s see how long it takes to cross the country now.