My daughter and I put together a great pinewood derby model with your advice. Thank you. She'll remember when she's older that I gave her my time and hugs and kisses.
I love applying decals, They sometimes can be that finishing touch. A great decal in the right place can make a model shine. Sometimes I like the model to speak for itself with no decals. Nice video sir.
This is the most helpful video about decals I've seen so far. Thanks! I'm not into modelling or anything but I saw a sale on Amazon and wanted to know what the fuss was all about! :)
thanks have never done decals myself but this video is a huge help Edit: have done my first decals and it works! It really is just as easy as It looks in the video
Just getting back into the modelling after many years away your videos are brilliant for rejogging the memory and for learning new tricks. Quick question? have you ever built the Doyusha Nostalgic Heroes Series 1973 Nissan Cherry X-1-R? I own the real car and plan on building a replica of it and a replica of the actual race car version that Nissan use to race.
thank you so much for this video. though i wish there were easy ways like stickers to be able to put it on the specific area. and i am a beginner but ofc it is human to be intimidated when not have done the technique in the first place
Can I remove old ones then refit them after Iv painted again. It’s hard to get new ones or they cost a lot Mclaren mp4/6 1/12 model that’s 4 years old now and want to repaint it and airbrush
+ELP Modelling hey man can u review a z32 300zx and a s2000 Im really planning on buying them both but I wanted to see a review on them first u the best thax
Hi so ive just got back into modeling haven't done it since teenage years, come across your tutorials and thought they were great then noticed the dates of them so watched your vlogs and could understand if you've stopped or taking a break. The thing is i couldnt find out if you have. So my main question is Can u maybe update channel or website ? Hope your doing good anyways and your tutorials were great to watch, Would love some more in-depth ones maybe more on the lines of heavily moding kits, many thanks
great tutorials! I want to buy a mx-5 nb from the 1999.jp website and the kit doesn't come with a hard top, do you know how to make one? like out of fabric or plastic?
+xDrifz Jasons E. Mazkalniņš Honestly never thought of it to be honest! You could either adapt an NA hard top, or an S2000 hard top from www.eightyone81.com using styrene and putty!
Okayy.. But what happens if the decal you want to apply is microscopic? Like those red dots for Japanese planes for Tamiya battleships / aircraft carriers ? :)
Had a couple of questions, would really appreciate some insight; 1. If there is already paint (Tamiya Acrylic paint in my case) and the decal goes on top of the painted area, does the Micro Set damage the paint in any way? Such as remove or blob it somehow? 2. When the micro set is applied before applying the decal, the micro set is noticable in that it is very "glossy" compared to the surrounding area. Does that "glossy" appearance eventually fade, blending the decal with the background? Wonderful video, very informative and I look forward to an answer if possible! I'd appreciate answers from anyone, not just the uploader.
Can the edges of a (not yet wetted) decal be sanded, in order to " feather" the edges, so to make them blend in to the lacquer, and not be seen as lines surrounding the decal's letters, graphics, or whatever?
+Mathias Sammer Generally after the clearcoat. You will have a nicer surface to apply them too. Also you run the risk of the clear eating the decals if its too hot.
I would figure the gloss surface bit was explanation enough but since you mentioned clear coat, what about applying them to a surface that has been clear coated?
I once made an Airfix Spitfire and put the decals of the RAF roundel on the wings. The model sat in my cabinet after it was completed. when i came to look at it again the decals just came off like they weren't stuck on at all and even flaked away. Any ideas why?
+Adnan Jafferjee Sure you can do it without Microset. It just makes life much easier thats all. You're fine to use water jut don't use too much as it will have the same effect as soaking it for too long. The glue will dissolve completely and the decal won't stick :)
+k Gently tap the top of it, or gently bang (for want of a better word) it upside down on a hard surface. If not try and tighten it then try and release it. When its open, clean the inside of the top out and also clean around the threads of the bottle to save it happening again. When you use it again just be sure theres not a build up of paint on the threads too
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Decal: *not sliding off*
Me: *panic mode activated*
TheNightDreamer exactly
I always submerge it, get it out when it comes loose and it applies just fine. It's from Revell if it makes a different
Lol
@@Dutch_fellow yeah I waited literally 24 hours for a Revell decal submerged in water but it still didn't come off. I was able to apply decal though
use warm water
Best advice in this video: WETTER IS BETTER!
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As in many things in this Life.
Bow chika bow wow
Thank you! Im working on my first model kit and had no idea what to do with the stickers this video helped tremendously👍
It has literally been seven years since I’ve seen your channel, I hope everything is going well for you! I recently got back into the Hobby
My daughter and I put together a great pinewood derby model with your advice. Thank you. She'll remember when she's older that I gave her my time and hugs and kisses.
Fantastic Tutorial! Really completes the models and got it right first time!
Exactly 2 years since last upload on ELP modelling. Please come back! Maybe just do one video a week or a few a month?! Please Elliot!
:( I guess he died
Yeah :(
Did he actually die?
@@josephcastro9030 He posts on his fb page. Same name
@@siriusjones956 he hasnt posted on that since 25 October 2017
when is elp gonna start uploading again
i miss him
Check his Facebook
Sirius Jones It says he hasn't posted since 2017? Help?
concise and straight to the point, thank you for assuaging my fear of waterslides.
Best tip on water transfer decals I’ve seen yet
This is literally the first video of his I see, and I realize he's been gone for over 3 years.
I love applying decals, They sometimes can be that finishing touch. A great decal in the right place can make a model shine. Sometimes I like the model to speak for itself with no decals. Nice video sir.
This is the most helpful video about decals I've seen so far. Thanks! I'm not into modelling or anything but I saw a sale on Amazon and wanted to know what the fuss was all about! :)
Thank you for posting this! This’ll be a big help for my model train project I’ve been too chicken to start.
Thank you!! Super simple instructions and straight to the point. Noice! 👌🏻
Thanks for the tutorial! It was helpful and and I’m less intimidated now :D
Thank you Thank you Thank you !
Very relaxing, quick and helpful video
Only guy who does this without using a load of specialist equipment!
Excellent! Simple and easy to follow instructions
How important is the decal set fluid? I had a bottle but have lost it. Will water on the model surface do the job just as well?
thanks have never done decals myself but this video is a huge help
Edit: have done my first decals and it works! It really is just as easy as It looks in the video
Thank you for this! Can’t tell you how many decals I’ve broke trying to do it with my fingers
Wow this helped me a ton. Thanks! I never understood how to apply those until I watched your video. And i like the results
Best advice ever, seriously. Amazing job.
Very nice video. Any suggestion if decals are old any fragile?
Best Tutorial of the 7 I watched!
Hey ELP where'd you go mate?
This is an A+ tutorial!
This worked immediately for me!
Nice tutorial, new and been struggling! Helped a lot! Thanks mate!
Hey! it's me, Apple Works. I'm loving your how-to series. i'll be setting these as my standard rules whenever i'm building. :)
Hey aren't you the Curd Nerd?!?!?!? How awesome this is one of my hobbies
I´m going to get started into the models. Do I need something more apart what the box brings? I mean, paint or stuff like that? Thanks man.
With most kits you need to buy paints glue and brushes separately but some kits include them 😉
Hey guy, where are you? come back to You Tube! cheers!
Just getting back into the modelling after many years away your videos are brilliant for rejogging the memory and for learning new tricks. Quick question? have you ever built the Doyusha Nostalgic Heroes Series 1973 Nissan Cherry X-1-R? I own the real car and plan on building a replica of it and a replica of the actual race car version that Nissan use to race.
When you do have a flat or matt finish, is there anything different to do that would help with applying the decals on that finish? Thanks.
Thanks for advice mate, these decals have vexed new since I was a child and this spelled it out
Thank's bros, you made this look simple. Did my first decals following your instructions and everything look's fine!!👍
thank you so much for this video. though i wish there were easy ways like stickers to be able to put it on the specific area. and i am a beginner but ofc it is human to be intimidated when not have done the technique in the first place
thanks man, that helped a lot!
Seriously man thanks so much my wife and I are back together great tips will show my kids
Thanks for the video needed this info best tutorial yet. Hats off to you. 👍🇺🇸👍
this used to be my favourite scale model channel
yo where did you go? haven't uploaded in 10 months bro.
He posts on his fb page
Four years have passed
4 years later
5 years
ELP Modelling can you please upload again
hes still active on Instagram
thank you do much for the amazing clear video..your voice and accent is so damn awesome
I love videos like these, makes me want to finish that old Nissan ZX300 I have in a box.
+FreezingFingers Crack on! I'd love to see some pics, get the posted on the Facebook page :D
what's the best glue for glass and lights? the humbrol one i have just pulls paint off
+k th-cam.com/video/R1I3z9mf_z4/w-d-xo.html Complete glue guide :)
Nice one, did some modelling today but no decal application
+Scale modelling 1/24 and 1/72 Good to hear! Be sure to post it on the Facebook page :D
Thanks for the tutorial mate..
Any good clearcoat tutorials that you have or know of?
+Jimmy72nd Depends entirely on the clearcoat, but I'll have one coming very soon :)
If doesn't have micro set ? if the result will be same ?
And what is the use of micro set ? Thanks
Can I remove old ones then refit them after Iv painted again. It’s hard to get new ones or they cost a lot
Mclaren mp4/6 1/12 model that’s 4 years old now and want to repaint it and airbrush
Your tutorials really help, keep up the good work!
Also I have a bad habit of buying complicated kits! Could you suggest some basic starter kits?
Thank you.
Good video Elliot. I've always been unsure of how to transfer the decals
+Luke Kindred Thanks Luke, glad it could help out :)
+ELP Modelling hey man can u review a z32 300zx and a s2000 Im really planning on buying them both but I wanted to see a review on them first u the best thax
Hi so ive just got back into modeling haven't done it since teenage
years, come across your tutorials and thought they were great then
noticed the dates of them so watched your vlogs and could understand if
you've stopped or taking a break. The thing is i couldnt find out if you
have. So my main question is Can u maybe update channel or website ?
Hope your doing good anyways and your tutorials were great to watch,
Would love some more in-depth ones maybe more on the lines of heavily
moding kits, many thanks
Thank for the tutorial, I will apply a decals on my Gunpla model kit
New fan here, hope you're well and back on TH-cam soon- thanks for the vids
great tutorials! I want to buy a mx-5 nb from the 1999.jp website and the kit doesn't come with a hard top, do you know how to make one? like out of fabric or plastic?
+xDrifz Jasons E. Mazkalniņš Honestly never thought of it to be honest! You could either adapt an NA hard top, or an S2000 hard top from www.eightyone81.com using styrene and putty!
Okayy..
But what happens if the decal you want to apply is microscopic?
Like those red dots for Japanese planes for Tamiya battleships / aircraft carriers ? :)
Had a couple of questions, would really appreciate some insight;
1. If there is already paint (Tamiya Acrylic paint in my case) and the decal goes on top of the painted area, does the Micro Set damage the paint in any way? Such as remove or blob it somehow?
2. When the micro set is applied before applying the decal, the micro set is noticable in that it is very "glossy" compared to the surrounding area. Does that "glossy" appearance eventually fade, blending the decal with the background?
Wonderful video, very informative and I look forward to an answer if possible! I'd appreciate answers from anyone, not just the uploader.
1) microset does not damage paint
2) microset dries clear when it evaporates
Come back bro!!!
Can the edges of a (not yet wetted) decal be sanded, in order to " feather" the edges, so to make them blend in to the lacquer, and not be seen as lines surrounding the decal's letters, graphics, or whatever?
Perfect! Worked for me, Finally my F399 with tabaco livery!
Very helpful video. Thank You !
Awesome video bro! You are getting real professional man!!!
+KBTDK Wow thank you! As I said to Niki, so glad people have noticed the extra effort I've gone with on these new videos :)
Hey @ELP Modelling! Should I apply the bodydecals before or after the clearcoat?
+Mathias Sammer Generally after the clearcoat. You will have a nicer surface to apply them too. Also you run the risk of the clear eating the decals if its too hot.
+ELP Modelling thanks ;)
got it right first time, great help
How old would you class decals as old? Like a month or two? Or like a year or something
5+ years
Roll over decal with a very wet Q-Tip. Decal keep rolling up with it. What am I doing wrong?
Guys question, is the water decal hold last for years? or will it detach on long time if not coated after putting them?
You need to clear coat them for them to last, they may peel off over time if you don't
I know no one is gonna answer but what is a good starter kit to buy ? And what type of glue do u use
a: Wrong. b: Tamiya kits are good. (E.g. The Mazda Eunos at £13) c: Model glue. I use hornby/ airfix
I would figure the gloss surface bit was explanation enough but since you mentioned clear coat, what about applying them to a surface that has been clear coated?
Great video and helped me soooooo much. 👊
Happy new year elliot
I once made an Airfix Spitfire and put the decals of the RAF roundel on the wings. The model sat in my cabinet after it was completed. when i came to look at it again the decals just came off like they weren't stuck on at all and even flaked away. Any ideas why?
Clearcoat after applying decals
Thanks great tutorial short and simple
What's up elliot, been two years man
Thanks good video. Very nervous as I have a 30 year old trans am hood bird to go on a monogram 1/8 . Looks fine on sheet but I'm new to modelling 🥺
If I paste My decal there is like a plastic kind of border around is this normal ?
Great video, helps a lot, thanks!
Excellent video, thank you.
is the process the same for 1/43 dicast?
How can i make the carbon look in your diffusor?
Very helpful video. Cheers !!
tq very much,your video help me apply decal easier 😄👍...
They will stick to a painted surface right
Thanks man i had no idea what i was doing.
This really helped a lot. Thank you.
Will the advanced video cover carbon decal application?
+Shakotannn Absolutely :)
ELP Modelling hope youre back soon :(
Thank you. This helped me a lot!
How well do they do on metal?
when comes the second part?
How do I remove the original decals on my minichamps I want to apply the tobacco decals but they have put incorrect wording in its place
What you just did, will it work if I try to apply it to my house key? I want to make my own images and apply them to my keys.
Yup, as long as you clearcoat it afterwards
Is it alright to do it without Micro Set? Or is it a guaranteed failure if I do it with just water, bearing in mind I'm a novice.
+Adnan Jafferjee Sure you can do it without Microset. It just makes life much easier thats all. You're fine to use water jut don't use too much as it will have the same effect as soaking it for too long. The glue will dissolve completely and the decal won't stick :)
You aré so good doing your Job i like it so much
How would I know if my clear coat would damage the decal?
Just started again and the lid for my silver paint is stuck, do you know how i can get it off without cutting it?
+k Gently tap the top of it, or gently bang (for want of a better word) it upside down on a hard surface. If not try and tighten it then try and release it. When its open, clean the inside of the top out and also clean around the threads of the bottle to save it happening again. When you use it again just be sure theres not a build up of paint on the threads too
ELP Modelling That worked perfectly, thanks
+ELP Modelling Do you know anything about resin casting? I've been looking into it cause i need some more R34 wheels
Well being 16 and doing a 1:700 scale Iowa class, I jumped it and soaked it too long. I kinda wish the helpful hints were at the beginning
Great video , thanks for sharing..... Rick
+Heartbeat Model Shop Not a problem Rick, thanks for stopping by :)
Very helpful....thanks 👍