Epher Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I have a quick question. I am working on a squad of assault marines and mustering up the courage to attempt my first transfer application. I have seen the Dark Vengeance Tac Marines with the squad number over the double arrows for the tac squad emblem. Is it possible to layer transfers so that I have the squad number over the squad emblem? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainblow Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 It's no problem, just make sure to do a layer of gloss varnish inbetween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson793 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Yeah, you want to apply each decal as if it's the only one going on the model: gloss coat, decal plus setting solution, setting solution, gloss coat, repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epher Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thank you for quick replies! I have the GW 'Ard Coat. So what does the setting solution do and do I really need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalgar Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The Ard Coat will work as the substrate you apply the decals to. The setting solution allows decals to conform to irregular and curved surfaces. Someone from B&C posted this link awhile back: http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/winterdyne_tutorial3.pdf ***Edited for spelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Decals are printed on acetate. If you imagine this as a sheet of plastic that you're trying to bend around and object you pretty much have the right idea. Setting solutions contain acetic acid, which erodes and softens the sheet the decals are printed on, making it easier to get them to fit snugly around whatever you're putting them on at the expense of making them easier to tear. I was looking at this thread yesterday and wondering when someone would wheel out my guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalgar Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 It is a great guide, winterdyne. It helped me immensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson793 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I was looking at this thread yesterday and wondering when someone would wheel out my guide. Heh... every time I post, I wheel it out (see my sig). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epher Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 That is really good. I had to try to apply one transfer without the micro-sol and micro-set and it did not turn out very well. I am heading out tomorrow to get some and I will post the results after! Thanks for all of the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 The most important thing in the guide is Do Not Expect It To Be Fast. If you're going for good results decals (on curved surfaces) take time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theredknight Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I had a bash at it last week, tried without (tough) and with (better) once it's on just takes a little time for it to conform. Then I blasted it with purity deal and actually looks painted on. Best bit of transfers Iv ever done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.