[Hallicrafters] How to apply decals, Halli or otherwise

[jeremy-ca]

How long does this process take to do one decal before going into wait mode?

It sounds like a 2 day project when the quantity gets into what is used on a 
typical boatanchor.

Carl
KM1H

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From: "Mike Everette" <radiocompass at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 2:55 PM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] How to apply decals, Halli or otherwise


> Decals work very well when properly applied.
>
> Been there/done this many, many times when building
> scale model aircraft, in particular.  Most model
> aircraft paints are a flat finish, so I know this does
> work!
>
> If you will use a model railroading product called
> "Walthers Solvaset," the decals can be applied over a
> dull finish.
>
> First, dampen the panel with plain water.  Slide the
> decal onto the panel and position it; a small camel
> hair brush works well but you might have a straight
> pin and X-Acto knife (SHARP curved blade) handy too.
>
>                      ATTENTION
> Another product for this purpose is "Champ Decal-Set,"
> sold by Champion Decal Co. for model railroad use.
> It's a little less strong than Solvaset, and a little
> more forgiving of greenhorn mistakes.
>
> When the decal is positioned, apply the Solvaset
> around the edges of the decal and let it work
> underneath.  The decal may wrinkle.  Don't freak out.
> Just use the brush VERY carefully to smooth it out, as
> it dries.
>
> Also apply the Solvaset ON TOP of the decal.  It will
> seep through the film and really make the decal
> tightly adhere to the paint.
>
> If you see silvering in the surface it means there is
> air beneath the decal.  In that case, prick the
> bubbles with the pin or the knife blade tip -- DON'T
> drag the knife over the decal, and "rock" the curved
> X-Acto blade over the decal to open up more paths for
> the Solvaset to soak through.
>
> Apply more Solvaset if needed.
>
> Keep smoothing the decal surface but work CAREFULLY.
> This process may take a while, so BE PATIENT.
>
> Once the decal is almost dry, and stable, CAREFULLY
> blot it with a Q-tip if wrinkles remain.  You may need
> a little more Solvaset.
>
> When everything is dry, (And this could take several
> hours, maybe even 24 hours) GENTLY wash away the
> Solvaset residue with water and the small brush.  Blot
> up the wet.
>
> When everything is GOOD and dry, after all this, spray
> the panel with Testors Dullcote, an aerosol.
>
> You won't see the decal film.
>
> Heyyyyy -- where are the decals available?  I could
> use some for an S-76 and an R-46 speaker.  Are they
> green (preferably) or white, or both?
>
> 73
>
> Mike
> WA4DLF
>
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