[Hallicrafters] How to apply decals, Halli or otherwise

[Bob Macklin]

Carl,

You can put all the decals in place and the apply the solvent to each one
and wait. The solvent should be gone in about 5 minutes but I would leave
the panel alone for a few hours. Maybe even over night.

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa,
"Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
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Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] How to apply decals, Halli or otherwise


> 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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> 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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