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    I think usual practice is to cover them with clear lacquer.
    Scratch building 7 Faireys at a scale of 1:12
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    I have some water transferred decals after apply them on the hull how can I protect them so they won't come off when submerged?
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    Hi Johnforty.
    I see that you have already ordered some stickers elsewhere but I thought you might like to know of a UK supplier that I have used for custom vinyl lettering and numbers.

    I used them for some custom lettering on my Southampton Pilot Boat and they were excellent ๐Ÿ‘.
    Decals & Stickers are based near Manchester UK.

    https://www.decalsandstickers.co.uk/shop/
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    i am sure you will be pleased with Callie's graphics
    if there is any problems. she will correct it.
    The sure way to succeed is, just try one more time
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    Calle of Calle Graphics replied again and I have placed an order. J ๐Ÿ‘
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    Wow! Put this amount of people together and we are bound to have a lot of ideas. But, that is what all this is about.

    One more method... you might not have noticed it but on my last Springer tug build I have the simulated openings for the "water coolers" by painting them on (black paint).

    After figuring out the pattern I 3D printed a mask. I then taped it on (both sides) and spray painted the pattern. Attached photo shows the mask and the finished pattern on the hull.

    This could open up an entirely new way of applying artwork. Either make the mask or I assume it is possible to actually 3D print the artwork real thin then cement it to the model. May not work in every instance, but might be worth a thought.

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    Hi all, I have been reading about placing decals on models. I was shown a different way which might surprise.

    So, perhaps not for transfers but decals thin plastic and sticky this works very well and I have used this way for many years.

    First peel the backing off and place the decal into warm soapy water. Leave it for a bit and make sure the surface it is to be stuck on is cleaned and wet.

    Take the decal out and position it where you want. It can be slid about until you are happy. Then, with a sponge, start at the centre and firmly squeeze out all the water and any bubbles. Because it is warm, the decal will take up any slight curve without any difficulty.

    Gently wipe dry and job done!

    Yes I didn't believe it until I tried it!

    I was finishing a model yacht (Graupner Libera Ocean) and it has the name about 10 inches long to be applied to the hull sides.
    This way it was placed exactly in the right position, which I doubt could have been done the dry way.
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    I thought Callie was expensive based on a quote I got from them. However, their product would be much more durable for marking, especially if it was placed on the hull.

    Decals have their place as well, especially surfaces that are irregular such as rivets or seams. There are softeners to help decals to conform to such shapes. The vinyl is thicker than the decal base.

    I would not throw out my decal paper.

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    Hi All, Thanks for the replies. I have just sent contact email to Callie Graphics but they are closed for vacation until 16th. I will let you know how I get on. Thanks again, John
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    Forget about decals!
    No question about it, best source of graphics for best price
    Callie Graphics, in the US.
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