Decals

[wingnut]

So I confess to a little frustration. For the life of me I can't get decals to turn out proper. Heres the facts:

-Surface: EasyBuilt domestic tissue sealed with 2 coats of 50/50 midwest aerogloss clear/thinner. light dusting of krylon gloss clear on top where the decals go. surface feels smooth and has a slight sheen.

- Micro scale products Decal Set and decal sol used.

-method: decals set in warm water for 10-ish seconds, set on a towel until the decal slides. excess water is blotted away. decal set is brushed on the surface, decal placed. Then decal sol brushed over decal.

in the past I'd had touble with the decal sticking, that is fixed, the issue now is that the tissue sags slightly when the decal is placed, and since the decal doesn't "sag" (i.e. expand) with the tissue, when the whole thing dries the decal is scrunched up and full of wrinkles.

So I've got to be doing something wrong, since I've seen pictures of beautiful decals on these models. what is it? I don't have a photo right now, I neglected to take one before bed last night and didn't have time on my way out the door this morning, but I can take one this afternoon. Thanks for any advice

[wingnut]

and yes I read this post before I started. Doing my best to keep moisture content to a minimum, used warm water...etc. I do my research.

http://balsamodels.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2197#p13526

[supercruiser]

I"ve tried a different method, lately. It's by no means perfect. I remove the decal from the backing as usual. Place the
decal face down on a paper towel and let it dry completely. There are still problems with the decal wanting to curl, etc.
Rub stick glue on the model where I want to the deal to go and just place the decal on the model. The stick glue does an adequate job of holding. No wrinkles from tissue sagging.

[wingnut]

I apologize for the short tone. I was having a bad morning. Before I was having trouble getting decals to stick so I think it was scigs said he uses micro scale products. I will give it another go later this afternoon and just try to keep the water next to nothing. If they don't stick then I'll worry about the chemicals I suppose. Thanks for the input David, I appreciate the advice.

Kevin