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01-10-2009, 01:15 AM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
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I am in the process of making a squad of Crimson Shadow Guardsmen and wanted to try and out the cobra logo on the chest. I dont want to go the sticke route becasue of the edge of the sticker being fairly noticable. Anyone use the waterslide decals for this and have any comparisons over stickers? Any pics of it?
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01-10-2009, 04:43 AM | #2 |
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I've not used them on Joes, but I have used them on Transformers. Like you've already noticed, they're thinner, with a less noticeable edge. They're also easier to work down into sculpted details.
You have to clear coat over them. Give it at least two coats. not only will that protect the decal, it helps to further blend the edges in. One it's been sealed in with the clear coat, it'll behave more like paint. You'll never have to worry about the edges peeling. I've also found that the clear coat can be used to get the decals to conform to uneven surfaces better. I found that out decalling an N scale locomotive, with a lot of louvers, raised panels, and hinge details on the sides. |
01-10-2009, 10:14 AM | #3 |
Security Specialist
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You don't have to clear coat the waterslides to get them to blend in if you use decal setting and softening solution. My avatar has an example of a water slide decal on my Sarge.
Here is an example of another put on a SWAT vest from Marauder John: |
01-10-2009, 06:22 PM | #4 |
Crimson Guard
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SWEET! Now my CSG's will have some cobra logos! Now, to find the paper!
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