Alternative 4 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I am just about finished my 1/144 C-141 and have just finished applying Caracal's fantastic decals. Unfortunately I need to touch up some areas due to my poor masking of the dark gray portion of the upper fuselage. My question is, if I spray a coat of future over the decals, will this stop the masking tape from lifting them off the model? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admiralcag Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 It should. Test, test, test! Vern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Masking directly on decals is very risky. I put a piece of paper over the decal image and tape over that to keep the tape from directly touching it. Depending on the circumstance, you may be able do mask with some damp paper and not risk lifting the decal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 9 hours ago, Alternative 4 said: My question is, if I spray a coat of future over the decals, will this stop the masking tape from lifting them off the model? Not for me, it didn't. I'd go with Grey Ghost's suggestion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I've used Post-it notes with success.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Post-it Notes and damp (not wet) newspaper cut into strips has worked for me. I'd personally not risk masking tape directly over decals. Regards, Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 The only time tape won't pull up a decal is when you WANT it to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Joe Hegedus said: The only time tape won't pull up a decal is when you WANT it to. So true! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alternative 4 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) Post it notes sounds like a great idea, thanks guys. I will play around the them. First rule of modeling, if in doubt don't do anything before you ask ARC! Edited November 17, 2017 by Alternative 4 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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