Next18 is a DCC decoder standard that is smaller than existing decoders and designed to fit in to locomotives that...
Cart 0 Product Products (empty)
No products
Free shipping! Shipping
£ 0.00 Total
Product successfully added to your shopping cart
Quantity
Total
There are 0 items in your cart. There is 1 item in your cart.
Total products (tax incl.)
Total shipping (tax excl.) Free shipping!
Total (tax incl.)
Search Tips
Tips categories
Latest Tips
-
What is Next18?Read more -
Is an exhibition layout different from a home layout?Read moreIf you are accustomed to the world of model railways, then you'll already know what an exhibition layout is, but for...
-
What is "post-shading" and how is it typically used?Read morePost-Shading refers to a technique used to add depth, definition and weathering effects to a model's paint job. It is...
-
Do some modellers use crayons to weather?Read moreAlthough painting is a favoured weathering method for most modellers, some have been known to use crayons to weather...
-
What is a U-boat?Read moreA U-boat, short for Unterseeboot (German for "undersea boat"), is a term for German submarines, especially those used...
What type of water should I use with waterslide decals?
Always use warm water from the tap.
It doesn't need to be hot, just baby bath warm.
This will just help the process of the decal removal from the backing paper.
There is no need to use fancy water such as distilled water. It will not improve anything.
Posted in: Decals / Transfers
Click here to receive the tips weekly in your mailbox. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Related products
Micro Sol for softening decals
Price: £ 6.00Micro Sol is used for softening decals/transfers so they conform better to...
Micro Set for improving the adhesion of decals
Price: £ 6.00Micro Set is used for setting decals/transfers. The solution improves the...
Related posts
-
Do I need to varnish after applying a decal?The simple answer is yes, it is advisable to varnish your decal, for a couple of reasons One being that if the model... - How do I apply decals to irregular surfaces?This is not as difficult as you would think. Normally you would dip your transfer in warm water to help remove it...
- How do I use Micro sol and Micro set with waterslide decals (transfers)?When you are at the final stages of making your model, apply a coat of gloss varnish this will give a nice smooth...
- Do I need to varnish before applying a decal?It is a good idea to give your model a coat of gloss varnish before applying decals as this helps with the gluing...
- Can you just varnish where you intend to place the decals?It is best to varnish the whole model. By coating the whole model in varnish, you are guaranteed a uniform finish...