Italy WW2

[Emmersonforest4]

Just finished some Sam Marco marines. I just need to apply the decals to the helmets which I have never done before. What does everyone advise for that? Also what about weathering for helmets what does everyone do for that?

[fred]

Small decals

The way I do these is to cut them out in 1s or 2s, then rather than using a saucer of water I just put the decal on my cutting board and add a drop of water on top of it. Leave a minute or so to come off the backing, and use a paint brush to lift into place. Then use the brush or the point of a scalpel to position. Carefully blot off any excess water.

As with any decals a gloss base coat helps as it gives a smooth surface which minimises and silvering from tiny trapped air bubbles. 

[Vanth]

The best thing that I have found for decals, apart from the use of Microset and Microsol, is not soaking them in water at all. Instead, now I have a small box about two inches tall in which I have placed a thick piece of foam (could be slimmer but that is what I had) and filled the box in water so that the foam is completely damp. Then I just lay the decals on the foam until they can be used regularly. You might call it a wet palette for decals if you want...

[Emmersonforest4]

The best thing that I have found for decals, apart from the use of Microset and Microsol, is not soaking them in water at all. Instead, now I have a small box about two inches tall in which I have placed a thick piece of foam (could be slimmer but that is what I had) and filled the box in water so that the foam is completely damp. Then I just lay the decals on the foam until they can be used regularly. You might call it a wet palette for decals if you want...

Cheers thanks, I will look at that. It sounds like a good idea

[Emmersonforest4]

Just finished the San Marco marines. Project going well.