(OUTDATED: SEE DESCRIPTION!) Eduard's New 'Removable Cover Film' Decals! | Full Guide

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Hey guys, Modelling Weekly here! This weeks video will be shorter than usual, as I'll be presenting a concise guide on the application of Eduard's new style of decal, as many of you have been requesting it! I hope you find it useful!

**NOTE!** Something I forgot to mention in the video was how you recognise if certain decals are the new type. If, when light reflects off them, they appear somewhat patchy or mottled on the surface, then these are the new type. You can see this when I reflect the decal sheet in the intro.

Thanks for watching the video! If there is anything you want to know, or anything you want me to know feel free to ask!
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[thomasbrown]

Your video was very clear and concise, and also well produced. That said, I don’t like this new process at all. It doesn’t simplify anything, and in fact makes an already delicate task even harder. Piss off, Eduard.

[wasrio]

Thanks for the video. Everyone should know that you do not need a gloss coat for this process or applying any other decal for that matter.

[yorkshiremanmodels]

very helpful and its the first time i have seen someone do these decals
will try them myself now with confidence i wont ruin them too much

[kerbalnout]

oh my gosh this is completely game changing for instrument panels!

[FinsburyPhil]

Thanks - very helpful. However, I still don't think we should be left to deal with ANY glitches with something as straightforward as a decals. Not convinced that this is a forward step from Eduard. I've seen another method displayed using masking tape to lift the film. Have you tried that?

[drazengrabovac]

Very nice video, thanks. I've tried sticking masking tape over the decal and it peels the protective layer right off. That way there is less chance of damaging the decal.

[lawtongore]

I didn't know that you could do that with decals....
I guess that I learned something today...
Thank you 👍👍👍

[francoisvidocq]

Thanks for the clear explanations. Already longtime, I wondered how to deal with Eduard's new decals.

[robertmunoz]

Just like when using mission paints lotsa extra steps!😳

Jman

[adamlang]

Ok, so I would say a gloss coat is a nessesity, I found that an actual satin coat is better for removing the film if you press the decals down firmly. Very useful is to use the GSI softing and setting stuff NEO. Crusual is to leave the decal with the film to sit for a day at least so it has time to set. (but of course gloss coat isn't something bad..)

[marceloquiroga]

Thanks. For showing this new kind of decal.

[bobgibb]

Great video . My question is how do I know I've got new style decals ? I've just discovered that I have by accident when the film pulled away when I did a bit of extra masking . There is nothing in the instruction booklet by the way . 2021 1:72 Fokker DVII .

[TV-hofo]

great video. Explains a lot. Now I know for sure that I will not use these decals, but will buy others.

[lpjmodels]

Well done mate. The amount of people who moan about them without putting in the effort to see how they work is crazy.
One thing I'm going to try is setting solution under and not over. And then mineral spirits to release the film. I heads good things about that too.
The big letdown with these decals are the obvious digital printmarks instead of the usual screen printing that leaves a solid colour.
Great video once again !

[leespender]

If you still have any of these decals left try this again and use Tamiya X-20 Enamel thinners on a brush it is what i do the film will melt and lift away from the colour underneath leaving a perfect decal hope it works for others

[BobMuir]

OK that was interesting however I am struggling to see any benefits in the finished look?? In the case of the RAF Roundrel it appears very poor in colour terms?
Bob
England

[jprules]

Nothing I enjoy more than after careful paint work and decaling is going at the model with a fresh razor blade.🫤

[thekinksfan]

Thanks for the helpful video. One problem with these new decals is that they are not true wet transfers. Although you can most of the time peel off the film, it's not guaranteed that the layer underneath stays intact. I have found that especially small decals and stencils will break and peel off with the film when you remove it. With stencils there's so little to stick to surface, it's maybe the same phenomenon why very thin strips of tape don't stick well and move around. I haven't used real wet transfer stencils from HGW, but I bet they're not like this.

[matthewmayton]

N8ce video. In your opinion though, how would you rate the Eduard decals vs "aftermarket" decals like HGW and others. Personally, I have not been too impressed by Eduards decals even though I prefer their kits and resin parts

[crazylocha]

Wow. Better and easier than expected. Thanks 👍